Candy bar nutrition, glycemic index, calories, and serving size
Candies, peanut bar
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Candy bar
Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
Snickers Bar
51 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 bar (1.6 oz) (45 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
6.6 (acidic )
Calories
522
Fats
Calories
Monounsaturated Fat
Polyunsaturated fat
Magnesium
Explanation: The given food contains more Fats than 95% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Fats than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Calories, Monounsaturated Fat, Polyunsaturated fat, and Magnesium.
Candy bar Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Snickers Bar
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 31%
15.5 g of 50 g
31%
Fats:
Daily Value: 52%
33.7 g of 65 g
52%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 16%
47.4 g of 300 g
16%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
1.6 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
1.8 g
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Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 522
% Daily Value*
52%
Total Fat
34g
23%
Saturated Fat 5g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
7%
Sodium 156mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
47g
16%
Dietary Fiber
4g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
16g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
78mg
8%
Iron
1mg
13%
Potassium
407mg
12%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sugars
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
78 mg of 1,000 mg
8%
Iron:
0.97 mg of 8 mg
12%
Magnesium:
110 mg of 420 mg
26%
Phosphorus:
308 mg of 700 mg
44%
Potassium:
407 mg of 3,400 mg
12%
Sodium:
156 mg of 2,300 mg
7%
Zinc:
3.94 mg of 11 mg
36%
Copper:
0.774 mg of 1 mg
86%
Manganese:
1.243 mg of 2 mg
54%
Selenium:
4.7 µg of 55 µg
9%
Choline:
29.4 mg of 550 mg
5%
Mineral chart - relative view
Magnesium
110 mg
TOP 14%
Phosphorus
308 mg
TOP 16%
Potassium
407 mg
TOP 17%
Copper
0.774 mg
TOP 18%
Zinc
3.94 mg
TOP 24%
Calcium
78 mg
TOP 26%
Manganese
1.243 mg
TOP 31%
Sodium
156 mg
TOP 44%
Iron
0.97 mg
TOP 61%
Selenium
4.7 µg
TOP 68%
Choline
29.4 mg
TOP 71%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
4.1 mg of 15 mg
27%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.1 mg of 1 mg
8%
Vitamin B2:
0.14 mg of 1 mg
11%
Vitamin B3:
7.922 mg of 16 mg
50%
Vitamin B5:
0.83 mg of 5 mg
17%
Vitamin B6:
153 mg of 1 mg
11,769%
Folate:
75 µg of 400 µg
19%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0 µg of 120 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B3
7.922 mg
TOP 16%
Folate
75 µg
TOP 28%
Vitamin E
4.1 mg
TOP 37%
Vitamin B5
0.83 mg
TOP 40%
Vitamin B1
0.1 mg
TOP 49%
Vitamin B6
153 mg
TOP 55%
Vitamin B2
0.14 mg
TOP 60%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin A
0 IU
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin K
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
149 mg of 280 mg
53%
Threonine:
520 mg of 1,050 mg
50%
Isoleucine:
534 mg of 1,400 mg
38%
Leucine:
986 mg of 2,730 mg
36%
Lysine:
545 mg of 2,100 mg
26%
Methionine:
185 mg of 1,050 mg
18%
Phenylalanine:
787 mg of 1,750 mg
45%
Valine:
638 mg of 1,820 mg
35%
Histidine:
385 mg of 700 mg
55%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
10.65 g
Fiber content ratio for Candy bar
Sugar:
42.22 g
Fiber:
4.1 g
Other:
1.08 g
All nutrients for Candy bar per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 37% | 33% | 15.5g |
5.5 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 52% | 5% | 33.7g |
Equal to Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 16% | 21% | 47.4g |
1.7 times more than Rice 
|
| Calories | 26% | 5% | 522kcal |
11.1 times more than Orange 
|
| Sugar | 0% | 25% | 42.22g |
4.7 times more than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 16% | 21% | 4.1g |
1.7 times more than Orange
|
| Calcium | 8% | 26% | 78mg |
1.6 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 12% | 61% | 0.97mg |
2.7 times less than Beef 
|
| Magnesium | 26% | 14% | 110mg |
1.3 times less than Almond 
|
| Phosphorus | 44% | 16% | 308mg |
1.7 times more than Chicken meat 
|
| Potassium | 12% | 17% | 407mg |
2.8 times more than Cucumber 
|
| Sodium | 7% | 44% | 156mg |
3.1 times less than White Bread 
|
| Zinc | 36% | 24% | 3.94mg |
1.6 times less than Beef
|
| Copper | 86% | 18% | 0.77mg |
5.5 times more than Shiitake 
|
| Vitamin E | 27% | 37% | 4.1mg |
2.8 times more than Kiwifruit 
|
| Vitamin D | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin C | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin B1 | 8% | 49% | 0.1mg |
2.7 times less than Pea 
|
| Vitamin B2 | 11% | 60% | 0.14mg |
1.1 times more than Avocado 
|
| Vitamin B3 | 50% | 16% | 7.92mg |
1.2 times less than Turkey meat 
|
| Vitamin B5 | 17% | 40% | 0.83mg |
1.4 times less than Sunflower seed 
|
| Vitamin B6 | 11769% | 55% | 153mg |
1285.7 times more than Oat 
|
| Folate | 19% | 28% | 75µg |
1.2 times more than Brussels sprout 
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A 
|
| Vitamin K | 0% | 100% | 0µg |
N/A
|
| Tryptophan | 0% | 72% | 0.15mg |
2 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0% | 72% | 0.52mg |
1.4 times less than Beef
|
| Isoleucine | 0% | 73% | 0.53mg |
1.7 times less than Salmon 
|
| Leucine | 0% | 73% | 0.99mg |
2.5 times less than Tuna 
|
| Lysine | 0% | 76% | 0.55mg |
1.2 times more than Tofu 
|
| Methionine | 0% | 76% | 0.19mg |
1.9 times more than Quinoa 
|
| Phenylalanine | 0% | 65% | 0.79mg |
1.2 times more than Egg
|
| Valine | 0% | 73% | 0.64mg |
3.2 times less than Soybean 
|
| Histidine | 0% | 72% | 0.39mg |
1.9 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Cholesterol | 0% | 100% | 0mg |
N/A
|
| Saturated Fat | 23% | 26% | 4.68g |
1.3 times less than Beef
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0% | 11% | 16.72g |
1.7 times more than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0% | 12% | 10.65g |
4.4 times less than Walnut 
|
References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.