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Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar and Potato chips?

  • Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar has less Vitamin C, and Iron than Potato chips.
  • Potato chips's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 35% higher.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 16% 0% 38% 0% 0% 0% 47% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more IronIron +59.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 36% 44% 3% 2%
Protein: 15.25 g
Fats: 36.22 g
Carbs: 43.64 g
Water: 2.99 g
Other: 1.9 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.9%
Contains more WaterWater +57.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.2%
Contains more OtherOther +89.5%
~equal in Fats ~34.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.819 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar Potato chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar Potato chips Opinion
Calories 536kcal 536kcal
Protein 15.25g 7g Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Fats 36.22g 34.6g Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 38.94g 48.1g Potato chips
Carbs 43.64g 52.9g Potato chips
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 54mg 24mg Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Potassium 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 1.02mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Sugar 30.87g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 4.7g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg Potato chips
Sodium 358mg 8mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 314IU 0IU Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 45µg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.272g Potato chips
Choline 37.5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 8.819g 10.96g Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar Potato chips
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169639/nutrients
  2. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.