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Candy bar vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between candy bar and steak

  • Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and phosphorus, yet steak is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11731% higher.
  • Candy bar contains 9 times more copper than steak. Candy bar contains 0.774mg of copper, while steak contains 0.085mg.
  • Candy bar contains less saturated fat.
  • Steak has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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%
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +810.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +147.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +576.6%

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%
Steak
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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 0% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30500%
Contains more FolateFolate +1150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~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
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +77.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3374.4%

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
Steak
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46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1088.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.5mg 11731%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg 92%
Copper 0.774mg 0.085mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.896g 65%
Manganese 1.243mg 54%
Selenium 4.7µg 31.8µg 49%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Fats 33.7g 19.02g 23%
Zinc 3.94mg 6.34mg 22%
Magnesium 110mg 23mg 21%
Phosphorus 308mg 163mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 9.171g 19%
Protein 15.5g 24.85g 19%
Iron 0.97mg 2.4mg 18%
Saturated fat 4.678g 8.443g 17%
Folate 75µg 6µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 17%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 5.149mg 17%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Carbs 47.4g 0g 16%
Calories 522kcal 271kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.301mg 12%
Calcium 78mg 12mg 7%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Potassium 407mg 279mg 4%
Sodium 156mg 58mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.074mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 0g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 1.157mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 2.142mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 2.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.672mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.997mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 1.242mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.931mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar Steak
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
45%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.765g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.