Candy Bar
Limited nutritional benefit
Chocolate-coated bar with nougat, caramel and peanuts (Snickers-type), values as sold.
A candy bar of nougat, caramel and roasted peanuts coated in milk chocolate, the Snickers type, eaten as a snack. A standard 50 g bar gives about 245 kcal, 25 g of sugar and 12 g of fat, of which about 4.5 g is saturated, with about 4 g of protein and 120 mg of sodium. The peanuts add some protein, niacin and magnesium, but the bar is mostly sugar and fat; a fun-size bar of about 17 g has about 85 kcal.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7.5g | 13.4% |
| Fat | 23.9g | 34.1% |
| Carbs | 61.5g | 20.5% |
| Simple Sugars | 21.52g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 37.68g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9.2% |
| Water | 6g | 0.2% |
| Calories | 491 | 21.8% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 9.07 | g | 45.4% |
| Monounsaturated | 7.88 | g | 31.5% |
| Polyunsaturated | 3.01 | g | 23.2% |
| Omega-3 | 0.903 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 2.107 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.44 | g | 22.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0.5 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 | mg |
| Selenium | 7.8 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 46 | mcg | 5.1% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.06 | mg | 5.0% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.13 | mg | 10.0% |
| vitamin B3 | 3.6 | mg | 22.5% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.09 | mg | 5.3% |
| vitamin B9 | 27 | mcg | 6.8% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.16 | mcg | 6.7% |
| vitamin C | 0.5 | mg | 0.6% |
| vitamin E | 1.5 | mg | 10.0% |
| vitamin K | 1.9 | mcg | 1.6% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 93 | mg | 9.3% |
| iron | 0.72 | mg | 4.0% |
| magnesium | 72 | mg | 18.0% |
| phosphorus | 190 | mg | 27.1% |
| potassium | 323 | mg | 12.4% |
| sodium | 239 | mg | 10.4% |
| zinc | 2.5 | mg | 22.7% |
| copper | 0.27 | mg | 30.0% |
| manganese | 0.35 | mg | 15.2% |
| selenium | 7.8 | mcg | 14.2% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 194 | mg | 27.7% | 141% |
| Isoleucine | 347 | mg | 24.8% | 134% |
| Leucine | 591 | mg | 21.6% | 112% |
| Lysine limiting | 411 | mg | 19.6% | 99% |
| Methionine | 228 | mg | 21.7% | 115% |
| Phenylalanine | 703 | mg | 40.2% | 199% |
| Threonine | 289 | mg | 27.5% | 134% |
| Tryptophan | 86 | mg | 30.7% | 151% |
| Valine | 398 | mg | 21.9% | 115% |
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