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Candy bar vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between candy bar and sockeye salmon

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, manganese, zinc, and vitamin E; however, sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11706% more than sockeye salmon.
  • Candy bar has 96 times more manganese than sockeye salmon. While candy bar has 1.243mg of manganese, sockeye salmon has only 0.013mg.
  • Sockeye salmon has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of candy bar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, peanut bar and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +205.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +609.1%
Contains more IronIron +86.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +918.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +616.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9461.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +655.3%
~equal in Potassium ~436mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~305mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +314.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18400.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +283%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more FatsFats +505%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +190.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.8%
Contains more WaterWater +4108.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +797%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +702.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candy bar Sockeye salmon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.827mg 11706%
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Copper 0.774mg 0.076mg 78%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 1.327g 62%
Selenium 4.7µg 35.5µg 56%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.013mg 53%
Fats 33.7g 5.57g 43%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 1.864g 37%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.55mg 31%
Protein 15.5g 26.48g 22%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.99mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Calories 522kcal 156kcal 18%
Magnesium 110mg 36mg 18%
Folate 75µg 7µg 17%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.969g 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Carbs 47.4g 0g 16%
Choline 29.4mg 112.6mg 15%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 10.123mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 1.274mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.246mg 8%
Calcium 78mg 11mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Iron 0.97mg 0.52mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.157mg 5%
Sodium 156mg 92mg 3%
Potassium 407mg 436mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 0g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 0g N/A
Phosphorus 308mg 305mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Sockeye salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2748%
Candy bar
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.709g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/nutrients
  2. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.