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Caramello vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Caramello and Snickers

  • Caramello is richer than Snickers in Calcium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Caramello is 12% higher.
  • Caramello contains 3 times more Cholesterol than Snickers. Caramello contains 27mg of Cholesterol, while Snickers contains 9mg.

Food types used in this article are Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER.

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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 Calcium +136.7%
Contains more Iron +60.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 64% 41% 0% 65% 31% 16% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +136.7%
Contains more Iron +60.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.4%

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 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 8% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +240%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +51.9%
Contains more Other +40.3%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +15.1%
Equal in Carbs - 62.85
6% 21% 64% 7% 2%
Protein: 6.19 g
Fats: 21.19 g
Carbs: 63.81 g
Water: 6.79 g
Other: 2.02 g
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Water +51.9%
Contains more Other +40.3%
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +15.1%
Equal in Carbs - 62.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 12.703
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 12.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.63 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 12.703

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramello Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 62.61g 60.95g Caramello
Protein 6.19g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 21.19g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 63.81g 62.85g Caramello
Calories 462kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 56.92g 46.54g Snickers
Fiber 1.2g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 213mg 90mg Caramello
Iron 1.09mg 0.68mg Caramello
Phosphorus 150mg Caramello
Potassium 341mg Caramello
Sodium 122mg 189mg Caramello
Vitamin A 303IU 120IU Caramello
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.5mg Caramello
Cholesterol 27mg 9mg Snickers
Trans Fat 0.394g Caramello
Saturated Fat 12.72g 12.703g Snickers
Monounsaturated Fat 5.29g Caramello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g Caramello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramello Snickers
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
2%
Caramello
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Caramello
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.38g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017000000000001g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramello
Caramello contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramello
Caramello is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramello
Caramello 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. Caramello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167975/nutrients
  2. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.