Caramel vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Caramel and Snickers
- Caramel has less Fiber, and Iron than Snickers.
- Snickers covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 51% more than Caramel.
- Caramel has 2 times more Calcium than Snickers. While Caramel has 138mg of Calcium, Snickers has only 90mg.
- Snickers has less Sugar.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +385.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +185.7% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +90.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +201% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 382kcal | 488kcal |
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| Protein | 4.6g | 6.86g |
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| Fats | 8.1g | 24.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 77g | 60.95g |
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| Carbs | 77g | 62.85g |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 9mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 214mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.68mg |
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| Sugar | 65.5g | 46.54g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 0.018mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg |
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| Phosphorus | 114mg |
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| Sodium | 245mg | 189mg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.394g |
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| Choline | 8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.476g | 12.703g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.542g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg |
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| Threonine | 0.192mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg |
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| Leucine | 0.417mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg |
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| Valine | 0.285mg |
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| Histidine | 0.115mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
15%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins