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Chicken meat vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken meat and Candy bar?

  • Chicken meat is richer in Selenium, while Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11738% higher.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Candies, peanut bar 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.
Contains more Iron +29.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Selenium +408.5%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Magnesium +378.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +82.5%
Contains more Zinc +103.1%
Contains more Copper +1072.7%
Contains more Manganese +6115%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Iron +29.9%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Selenium +408.5%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Magnesium +378.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +82.5%
Contains more Zinc +103.1%
Contains more Copper +1072.7%
Contains more Manganese +6115%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38150%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.922
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38150%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.922

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Water +3615.6%
Contains more Fats +147.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.8
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Water +3615.6%
Contains more Fats +147.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.6%
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 0g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 27.3g 15.5g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 0g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 239kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 0g 42.22g Chicken meat
Fiber 0g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 15mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 1.26mg 0.97mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 23mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 182mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 223mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 82mg 156mg Chicken meat
Zinc 1.94mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.066mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.02mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 23.9µg 4.7µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.14mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 7.922mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.83mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 5µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.149mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 0.52mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.534mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 0.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 0.545mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.185mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.787mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 0.638mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.385mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 3.79g 4.678g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Candy bar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Chicken meat
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.888g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients
  2. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.