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Praline vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Praline and Snickers

  • Praline is higher than Snickers in Iron, and Fiber.
  • Snickers covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 52% more than Praline.
  • Praline contains 2 times more Iron than Snickers. While Praline contains 1.29mg of Iron, Snickers contains only 0.68mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Snickers is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe 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 Iron +89.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Calcium +109.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 49% 35% 45% 20% 7% 46% 165% 220% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +89.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.6%
Contains more Calcium +109.3%

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 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 1% 51% 13% 8% 20% 18% 5% 0% 4%
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 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +131.8%
Contains more Protein +107.9%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Equal in Fats - 24.38
Equal in Carbs - 62.85
3% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 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 +131.8%
Contains more Protein +107.9%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Equal in Fats - 24.38
Equal in Carbs - 62.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.224 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.778 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Praline Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 56.09g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 3.3g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 25.9g 24.38g Praline
Carbs 59.59g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 485kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 55.79g 46.54g Snickers
Fiber 3.5g 1.9g Praline
Calcium 43mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 1.29mg 0.68mg Praline
Magnesium 49mg Praline
Phosphorus 104mg Praline
Potassium 217mg Praline
Sodium 48mg 189mg Praline
Zinc 1.67mg Praline
Copper 0.494mg Praline
Manganese 1.682mg Praline
Selenium 1.8µg Praline
Vitamin A 19IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Praline
Vitamin E 0.5mg Praline
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.203mg Praline
Vitamin B2 0.053mg Praline
Vitamin B3 0.415mg Praline
Vitamin B5 0.332mg Praline
Vitamin B6 0.077mg Praline
Folate 6µg Praline
Vitamin K 1.3µg Praline
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Praline
Trans Fat 0.394g Praline
Saturated Fat 2.224g 12.703g Praline
Monounsaturated Fat 14.683g Praline
Polyunsaturated fat 7.778g Praline

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Praline 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
11%
Praline
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Praline
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Praline
Praline contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Praline
Praline is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Praline
Praline is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Praline
Praline is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Praline
Praline is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Praline
Praline is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Praline
Praline 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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.