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Poblano vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between poblano and candy bar

  • Poblano is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, iron, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B5, yet candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, and zinc.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11497% more than poblano.
  • The amount of saturated fat in poblano is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, ancho, dried 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 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
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 +492.4%
Contains more IronIron +1026.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~110mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.243mg

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 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1510.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4228.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~75µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 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 +1314.4%
Contains more OtherOther +227.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.7%
Contains more FatsFats +311%
~equal in Carbs ~47.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.511 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 -82.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3298.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poblano Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 153mg 11497%
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.14mg 163%
Iron 10.93mg 0.97mg 125%
Vitamin A 1022µg 0µg 114%
Fiber 21.6g 4.1g 70%
Potassium 2411mg 407mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 10.65g 41%
Monounsaturated fat 0.492g 16.721g 41%
Fats 8.2g 33.7g 39%
Copper 0.508mg 0.774mg 30%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 0.83mg 23%
Zinc 1.42mg 3.94mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.82g 4.678g 18%
Phosphorus 201mg 308mg 15%
Calories 281kcal 522kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 7.922mg 9%
Protein 11.86g 15.5g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.1mg 7%
Sodium 43mg 156mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Selenium 2.9µg 4.7µg 3%
Manganese 1.279mg 1.243mg 2%
Calcium 61mg 78mg 2%
Folate 69µg 75µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 113mg 110mg 1%
Carbs 51.42g 47.4g 1%
Net carbs 29.82g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.425mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.605mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.142mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.232mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poblano 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
155%
Poblano
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Poblano
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poblano
Poblano contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.858g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.