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Snickers vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Snickers and Macaroon different?

  • Snickers has more Calcium, however, Macaroon is richer in Fiber.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 37% more than Snickers.
  • Snickers has 18 times more Calcium than Macaroon. Snickers has 90mg of Calcium, while Macaroon has 5mg.
  • Snickers contains less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 more Calcium +1700%
Contains less Sodium -21.6%
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains less Sodium -21.6%
Contains more Iron +20.6%

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 8% 0% 0% 2% 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 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Water +157.3%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Equal in Fats - 22.55
Equal in Carbs - 61.22
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Water +157.3%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Equal in Fats - 22.55
Equal in Carbs - 61.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snickers Macaroon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Snickers Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 60.95g 56.12g Snickers
Protein 6.86g 3.02g Snickers
Fats 24.38g 22.55g Snickers
Carbs 62.85g 61.22g Snickers
Calories 488kcal 460kcal Snickers
Sugar 46.54g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 1.9g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 90mg 5mg Snickers
Iron 0.68mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg Macaroon
Sodium 189mg 241mg Snickers
Zinc 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg Macaroon
Selenium 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 120IU 0IU Snickers
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B6 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Macaroon
Trans Fat 0.394g Macaroon
Saturated Fat 12.703g 20.099g Snickers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snickers Macaroon
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%
Snickers
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.396g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon 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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/nutrients
  2. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.