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Biscuit vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Biscuit and Snickers

  • Biscuit is higher than Snickers in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Snickers covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 42% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit contains 4 times more Iron than Snickers. While Biscuit contains 2.9mg of Iron, Snickers contains only 0.68mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Snickers is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER.

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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 +161.1%
Contains more Iron +326.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Iron +326.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%

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 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 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 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +546.5%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Fats +49.6%
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Equal in Protein - 6.86
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 +546.5%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Fats +49.6%
Contains more Carbs +40.9%
Equal in Protein - 6.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Snickers
Lower in Sodium ok
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
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 7g 6.86g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 44.6g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 353kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 2.18g 46.54g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 235mg 90mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 0.68mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 189mg Snickers
Zinc 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg Biscuit
Folate 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 9mg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.394g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 12.703g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.