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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 B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, 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.
Contains more Iron +1026.8%
Contains more Potassium +492.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.4%
Contains more Calcium +27.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Zinc +177.5%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Selenium +62.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 110
Equal in Manganese - 1.243
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Iron +1026.8%
Contains more Potassium +492.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.4%
Contains more Calcium +27.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.2%
Contains more Zinc +177.5%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Selenium +62.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 110
Equal in Manganese - 1.243

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1510.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4228.1%
Equal in Folate - 75
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1510.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4228.1%
Equal in Folate - 75

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1314.4%
Contains more Other +227.2%
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Contains more Fats +311%
Equal in Carbs - 47.4
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 Water +1314.4%
Contains more Other +227.2%
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Contains more Fats +311%
Equal in Carbs - 47.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3298.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.1%
14% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.511 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3298.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 29.82g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 11.86g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 8.2g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 51.42g 47.4g Poblano
Calories 281kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g Poblano
Fiber 21.6g 4.1g Poblano
Calcium 61mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 10.93mg 0.97mg Poblano
Magnesium 113mg 110mg Poblano
Phosphorus 201mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 2411mg 407mg Poblano
Sodium 43mg 156mg Poblano
Zinc 1.42mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.508mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.279mg 1.243mg Poblano
Selenium 2.9µg 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 20438IU 0IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 1022µg 0µg Poblano
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Poblano
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.1mg Poblano
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.14mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 0.83mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 69µg 75µg Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.149mg Poblano
Threonine 0.425mg 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.605mg 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.515mg 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.142mg 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.489mg 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.232mg 0.385mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 0.82g 4.678g Poblano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.492g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poblano 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
242%
Poblano
2975%
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.