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Club sandwich vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are club sandwich and candy bar different?

  • Club sandwich is richer in selenium and vitamin B12, while candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, zinc, vitamin E, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 11746% more than club sandwich.
  • Candy bar is lower in cholesterol.

Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise and Candies, peanut bar types were used in this article.

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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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.8%
Contains more IronIron +41.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +427.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +243.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +769.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +194%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.2%

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +572.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51589.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.83mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 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 WaterWater +3182.5%
Contains more OtherOther +31.7%
Contains more FatsFats +318.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.6%
~equal in Protein ~15.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +467%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +466.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Club sandwich Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.296mg 153mg 11746%
Copper 0.089mg 0.774mg 76%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 10.65g 58%
Manganese 1.243mg 54%
Fats 8.05g 33.7g 39%
Selenium 24.8µg 4.7µg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 2.949g 16.721g 34%
Zinc 1.34mg 3.94mg 24%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4.1mg 23%
Sodium 630mg 156mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Magnesium 32mg 110mg 19%
Calories 220kcal 522kcal 15%
Vitamin B3 5.575mg 7.922mg 15%
Cholesterol 46mg 0mg 15%
Phosphorus 215mg 308mg 13%
Fiber 1.2g 4.1g 12%
Folate 31µg 75µg 11%
Carbs 19.87g 47.4g 9%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 0µg 7%
Saturated fat 3.109g 4.678g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.1mg 6%
Iron 1.37mg 0.97mg 5%
Potassium 226mg 407mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.14mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Protein 17.19g 15.5g 3%
Choline 47.8mg 29.4mg 3%
Calcium 95mg 78mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 18.67g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 4.68g 42.22g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 0.83mg 0%
Trans fat 0.071g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Club sandwich Candy bar
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
37%
Club sandwich
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Club sandwich
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.569g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.