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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 for vitamin B6, 11706% more than salmon raw.
  • Candy bar has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of candy bar is higher.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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 PotassiumPotassium +20.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +676.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +279.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains more IronIron +21.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +209.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +515.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18604.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.922mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 ProteinProtein +28%
Contains more WaterWater +4181.3%
Contains more OtherOther +195.6%
Contains more FatsFats +431.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 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 -79%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +695.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 153mg 11706%
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg 133%
Copper 0.25mg 0.774mg 58%
Selenium 36.5µg 4.7µg 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 10.65g 54%
Manganese 0.016mg 1.243mg 53%
Fats 6.34g 33.7g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 16.721g 37%
Zinc 0.64mg 3.94mg 30%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Calories 142kcal 522kcal 19%
Magnesium 29mg 110mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.14mg 18%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.981g 4.678g 17%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.83mg 17%
Carbs 0g 47.4g 16%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Phosphorus 200mg 308mg 15%
Folate 25µg 75µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.1mg 11%
Protein 19.84g 15.5g 9%
Calcium 12mg 78mg 7%
Sodium 44mg 156mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 0.97mg 2%
Potassium 490mg 407mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 7.922mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0.385mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon raw Candy bar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
77%
Salmon raw
2748%
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.