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Smoked salmon vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Smoked salmon and Candy bar

  • Smoked salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, yet Candy bar is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11748% higher.
  • Candy bar contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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.
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
1
:
9
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Selenium +589.4%
Contains more Calcium +609.1%
Contains more Iron +14.1%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.8%
Contains more Potassium +132.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Zinc +1171%
Contains more Copper +236.5%
Contains more Manganese +7211.8%
Smoked salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Candy bar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Selenium +589.4%
Contains more Calcium +609.1%
Contains more Iron +14.1%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.8%
Contains more Potassium +132.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Zinc +1171%
Contains more Copper +236.5%
Contains more Manganese +7211.8%

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.
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
5
:
6
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54936%
Contains more Folate +3650%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.83
Smoked salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54936%
Contains more Folate +3650%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.83

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
3
:
2
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains more Protein +17.9%
Contains more Water +4400%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Fats +680.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Smoked salmon
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 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 +17.9%
Contains more Water +4400%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Fats +680.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon
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2
Candy bar
Candy bar
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +726.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +970.4%
Smoked salmon
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 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 -80.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +726.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +970.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 0g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 18.28g 15.5g Smoked salmon
Fats 4.32g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 0g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 117kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 0g 42.22g Smoked salmon
Fiber 0g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 11mg 78mg Candy bar
Iron 0.85mg 0.97mg Candy bar
Magnesium 18mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 164mg 308mg Candy bar
Potassium 175mg 407mg Candy bar
Sodium 672mg 156mg Candy bar
Zinc 0.31mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.23mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.017mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 32.4µg 4.7µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 87IU 0IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 1.35mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin D 685IU 0IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg 0µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.83mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 2µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 0µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0.149mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.801mg 0.52mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0.534mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.486mg 0.986mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 1.679mg 0.545mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg 0.185mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.942mg 0.638mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.538mg 0.385mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 0.929g 4.678g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g 0g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g 0g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g 0g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.023g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Smoked salmon 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
99%
Smoked salmon
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.749g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 516mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $14)
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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.