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Corn syrup vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn syrup and Snickers different?

  • Corn syrup contains less Fiber, and Calcium than Snickers.
  • Snickers covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 64% more than Corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has 2 times more Sugar than Snickers. Corn syrup has 77.59g of Sugar, while Snickers has 46.54g.

Syrups, corn, dark and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER types were used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -18%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +83.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -18%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +83.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +23.5%
Contains more Water +392.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +260%
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 Carbs +23.5%
Contains more Water +392.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +260%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 60.95g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 0g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 77.59g 62.85g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 77.59g 46.54g Snickers
Fiber 0g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 18mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 0.37mg 0.68mg Snickers
Magnesium 8mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg Corn syrup
Sodium 155mg 189mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg Corn syrup
Copper 0.053mg Corn syrup
Manganese 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Corn syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 0.394g Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 12.703g Corn syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.703g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.