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Sugar substitute vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar substitute and Snickers different?

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Snickers is richer in Iron, and Fiber.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 79% more than Snickers.
  • Sugar substitute has 3 times more Sodium than Snickers. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Snickers has 189mg.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 more Calcium +876.7%
Contains more Iron +325%
Contains less Sodium -67%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +876.7%
Contains more Iron +325%
Contains less Sodium -67%

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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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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +34.9%
Contains more Water +104.5%
Contains more Other +179.9%
Contains more Protein +233%
Contains more Fats +∞%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +34.9%
Contains more Water +104.5%
Contains more Other +179.9%
Contains more Protein +233%
Contains more Fats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 60.95g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 0g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 84.77g 62.85g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 488kcal Snickers
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 46.54g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 879mg 90mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.68mg Snickers
Magnesium 6mg Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg Sugar substitute
Sodium 572mg 189mg Snickers
Zinc 0.04mg Sugar substitute
Copper 0.007mg Sugar substitute
Manganese 0.022mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin A 120IU Snickers
Vitamin C 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B2 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B5 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg Sugar substitute
Cholesterol 9mg Sugar substitute
Trans Fat 0.394g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 12.703g Sugar substitute

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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%
Sugar substitute
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.51g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.703g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.