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Snickers vs. Reese's fast break — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Snickers and Reese's fast break

  • Snickers's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 22% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Reese's fast break is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats.

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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 +47.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.7%
Contains more Iron +41.2%
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 19% 36% 35% 56% 26% 44% 26% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +47.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.7%
Contains more Iron +41.2%

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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
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 3% 0% 0% 2% 33% 24% 67% 26% 17% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Other +54.2%
Equal in Fats - 23.42
Equal in Carbs - 61.6
Equal in Water - 4.1
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
9% 23% 62% 4% 2%
Protein: 8.66 g
Fats: 23.42 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more Protein +26.2%
Contains more Other +54.2%
Equal in Fats - 23.42
Equal in Carbs - 61.6
Equal in Water - 4.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.2%
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
38% 42% 20%
Saturated Fat: 8.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snickers Reese's fast break
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 Snickers Reese's fast break Opinion
Net carbs 60.95g 58.7g Snickers
Protein 6.86g 8.66g Reese's fast break
Fats 24.38g 23.42g Snickers
Carbs 62.85g 61.6g Snickers
Calories 488kcal 474kcal Snickers
Sugar 46.54g 53.08g Snickers
Fiber 1.9g 2.9g Reese's fast break
Calcium 90mg 61mg Snickers
Iron 0.68mg 0.96mg Reese's fast break
Magnesium 48mg Reese's fast break
Phosphorus 130mg Reese's fast break
Potassium 284mg Reese's fast break
Sodium 189mg 330mg Snickers
Zinc 0.94mg Reese's fast break
Copper 0.18mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin A 120IU 40IU Snickers
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.4mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.13mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B2 0.1mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B3 3.57mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B6 0.07mg Reese's fast break
Folate 39µg Reese's fast break
Cholesterol 9mg 4mg Reese's fast break
Trans Fat 0.394g 0g Reese's fast break
Saturated Fat 12.703g 8.23g Reese's fast break
Monounsaturated Fat 8.94g Reese's fast break
Polyunsaturated fat 4.33g Reese's fast break

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snickers Reese's fast break
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
16%
Reese's fast break
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
30%
Reese's fast break

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break 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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.