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Candy bar vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between candy bar and squid?

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin B3, while squid is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11748% higher.
  • Squid has 6 times less manganese than candy bar. Candy bar has 1.243mg of manganese, while squid has 0.209mg.
  • Candy bar is lower in sodium.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +494.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.5%
Contains more IronIron +1017.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1806.4%

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%
Squid
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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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +212.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1135%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.9mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +2307.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2790.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3720%
Contains more OtherOther +86.7%

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
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10221.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3873.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%

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 Squid
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.27mg 11748%
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg 225%
Selenium 4.7µg 89.6µg 154%
Iron 0.97mg 10.84mg 123%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 1.729mg 122%
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg 75%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.268g 69%
Fats 33.7g 1.4g 50%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.209mg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.162g 41%
Phosphorus 308mg 580mg 39%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 2.189mg 36%
Protein 15.5g 32.48g 34%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Sodium 156mg 744mg 26%
Copper 0.774mg 0.998mg 25%
Vitamin A 0µg 203µg 23%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.236g 20%
Calories 522kcal 158kcal 18%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Carbs 47.4g 1.64g 15%
Folate 75µg 24µg 13%
Magnesium 110mg 60mg 12%
Calcium 78mg 180mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.017mg 7%
Potassium 407mg 637mg 7%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Zinc 3.94mg 3.46mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 1.64g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Squid
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
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.442g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.