Candies, peanut bar vs Chewing gum, sugarless
Original comparison by NutriVerdict
Bottom line: Chewing gum, sugarless is the more nutrient-dense of the two, scoring 34 of 100 to 31 for Candies, peanut bar.
Sugarless chewing gum scores 34 of 100 against candies, peanut bar at 31 of 100, a narrow edge. The peanut bar brings substantially more protein at 15.5g per 100g versus 0g for gum, and more fiber, 4.1g against 2.4g, but it also carries far more calories, 522 versus 268, more fat at 33.7g versus 0.4g, and much more sodium, 156mg against just 7mg. The gum's sugar content is zero, compared with 42.2g in the peanut bar.
Choose the peanut bar when protein and fiber are what you need from a snack and calories are less of a concern. Choose sugarless gum when minimizing sugar, fat, sodium, and calories all matter more than protein content. The scores are close enough here that neither is a strong nutrient-dense pick, and the peanut bar's higher protein has to be weighed against a much larger calorie and fat load.
Head to head, per 100 g
| Metric | Candies, peanut bar | Chewing gum, sugarless |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Density Score | 31 | 34 |
| Calories | 522 kcal | 268 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 47 g | 95 g |
| Dietary fiber | 4.1 g | 2.4 g |
| Sugars | 42 g | 0 g |
| Total fat | 34 g | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 156 mg | 7 mg |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 110 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 ug | 0 ug |
| Vitamin E | 4.1 mg | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Frequently asked questions
Is Chewing gum, sugarless healthier than Candies, peanut bar?
On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie, Chewing gum, sugarless scores higher, 34 of 100 to 31. Both can fit a balanced diet; the score reflects nutrients per calorie, not a whole-diet judgement.
Which has more protein, Candies, peanut bar or Chewing gum, sugarless?
Candies, peanut bar has more protein, 15.5 g per 100 g to 0 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Chewing gum, sugarless is lower in calories, 268 kcal per 100 g to 522 kcal.
Which has more fiber?
Candies, peanut bar has more dietary fiber, 4.1 g per 100 g to 2.4 g.
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