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Baking powder vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baking powder and Snickers different?

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, and Iron, however, Snickers is richer in Fiber.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 579% more than Snickers.
  • Baking powder has 56 times more Sodium than Snickers. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while Snickers has 189mg.

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate 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 +6428.9%
Contains more Iron +1520.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +6428.9%
Contains more Iron +1520.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%

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 +∞%
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% 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 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 Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +4573.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +126.9%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 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 +11.9%
Contains more Other +4573.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +126.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baking powder Snickers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Baking powder Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 0g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 0g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 27.7g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 53kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 0g 46.54g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 5876mg 90mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.68mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 189mg Snickers
Zinc 0.01mg Baking powder
Copper 0.01mg Baking powder
Manganese 0.011mg Baking powder
Selenium 0.2µg Baking powder
Vitamin A 0IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Snickers
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Baking powder
Trans Fat 0.394g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 12.703g Baking powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder 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
0%
Baking powder
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 10411mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.703g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baking powder
Baking powder 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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.