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Cauliflower vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cauliflower and Snickers

  • Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, yet Snickers is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Snickers is 63% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains 96 times more Vitamin C than Snickers. Cauliflower contains 48.2mg of Vitamin C, while Snickers contains 0.5mg.
  • Cauliflower contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cauliflower, raw 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 less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Calcium +309.1%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Calcium +309.1%
Contains more Iron +61.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +9540%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
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 +9540%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1959.7%
Contains more Protein +257.3%
Contains more Fats +8607.1%
Contains more Carbs +1164.6%
Contains more Other +89.5%
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 +1959.7%
Contains more Protein +257.3%
Contains more Fats +8607.1%
Contains more Carbs +1164.6%
Contains more Other +89.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cauliflower 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 Cauliflower Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 1.92g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 0.28g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 4.97g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 25kcal 488kcal Snickers
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 46.54g Cauliflower
Fiber 2g 1.9g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 0.42mg 0.68mg Snickers
Magnesium 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 189mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 0IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0.5mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Cauliflower
Trans Fat 0g 0.394g Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 12.703g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.573g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.