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Salmon raw vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Salmon raw and Candy bar

  • Salmon raw has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11706% more than Salmon raw.
  • Candy bar has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw and Candies, peanut bar.

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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.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
3
:
7
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Potassium +20.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Selenium +676.6%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains more Magnesium +279.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains more Zinc +515.6%
Contains more Copper +209.6%
Contains more Manganese +7668.8%
Salmon raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Candy bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Potassium +20.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Selenium +676.6%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains more Magnesium +279.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains more Zinc +515.6%
Contains more Copper +209.6%
Contains more Manganese +7668.8%

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.
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
5
:
6
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18604.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.922
Salmon raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Candy bar
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 B1 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18604.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.922

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
3
:
2
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Water +4181.3%
Contains more Other +195.6%
Contains more Fats +431.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Salmon raw
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Candy bar
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 +28%
Contains more Water +4181.3%
Contains more Other +195.6%
Contains more Fats +431.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon raw
Salmon raw
1
:
2
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +695.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.5%
Salmon raw
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Candy bar
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +695.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +319.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salmon raw 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 Salmon raw Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 0g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 19.84g 15.5g Salmon raw
Fats 6.34g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 0g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 142kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g Salmon raw
Fiber 0g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 12mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 0.8mg 0.97mg Candy bar
Magnesium 29mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 200mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 490mg 407mg Salmon raw
Sodium 44mg 156mg Salmon raw
Zinc 0.64mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.25mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.016mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 36.5µg 4.7µg Salmon raw
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Salmon raw
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Salmon raw
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.1mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.14mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.83mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 25µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg Salmon raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.149mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.87mg 0.52mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.534mg Salmon raw
Leucine 1.613mg 0.986mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.822mg 0.545mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.587mg 0.185mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 1.022mg 0.638mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.584mg 0.385mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 0.981g 4.678g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.103g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
83%
Salmon raw
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.697g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
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
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.