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Beetroot vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beetroot and Snickers different?

  • Snickers has more Calcium than Beetroot.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Snickers is 63% higher.
  • Beetroot has less Sodium.

Beets, raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER are the varieties 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 Iron +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Calcium +462.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Calcium +462.5%

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 C +880%
Contains more Vitamin A +263.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
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 C +880%
Contains more Vitamin A +263.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1859.3%
Contains more Protein +326.1%
Contains more Fats +14241.2%
Contains more Carbs +557.4%
Contains more Other +33.3%
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 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 +1859.3%
Contains more Protein +326.1%
Contains more Fats +14241.2%
Contains more Carbs +557.4%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 1.61g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 0.17g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 9.56g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 43kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 6.76g 46.54g Beetroot
Fiber 2.8g 1.9g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 0.8mg 0.68mg Beetroot
Magnesium 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 78mg 189mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 33IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0.5mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.334mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Beetroot
Trans Fat 0g 0.394g Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 12.703g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beetroot 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
12%
Beetroot
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.676g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot 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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.