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Chestnut vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chestnut and Snickers

  • The amount of Vitamin C, and Iron in Chestnut is higher than in Snickers.
  • Snickers covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 62% more than Chestnut.
  • Snickers has 53 times less Vitamin C than Chestnut. Chestnut has 26.7mg of Vitamin C, while Snickers has 0.5mg.
  • Chestnut contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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 Iron +154.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +95.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +154.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Calcium +95.7%

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 +5240%
Contains more Vitamin A +605.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 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 C +5240%
Contains more Vitamin A +605.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1424.6%
Contains more Protein +243%
Contains more Fats +1666.7%
Contains more Carbs +126.4%
Contains more Other +102.8%
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 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 +1424.6%
Contains more Protein +243%
Contains more Fats +1666.7%
Contains more Carbs +126.4%
Contains more Other +102.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chestnut Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 27.76g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 2g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 1.38g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 27.76g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 131kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 46.54g Chestnut
Fiber 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 46mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 1.73mg 0.68mg Chestnut
Magnesium 54mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 99mg Chestnut
Potassium 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 27mg 189mg Chestnut
Zinc 0.25mg Chestnut
Copper 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.854mg Chestnut
Vitamin A 17IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Chestnut
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0.5mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.148mg Chestnut
Vitamin B2 0.104mg Chestnut
Vitamin B3 0.731mg Chestnut
Vitamin B5 0.316mg Chestnut
Vitamin B6 0.233mg Chestnut
Folate 38µg Chestnut
Tryptophan 0.022mg Chestnut
Threonine 0.071mg Chestnut
Isoleucine 0.079mg Chestnut
Leucine 0.118mg Chestnut
Lysine 0.118mg Chestnut
Methionine 0.047mg Chestnut
Phenylalanine 0.084mg Chestnut
Valine 0.112mg Chestnut
Histidine 0.055mg Chestnut
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Chestnut
Trans Fat 0.394g Chestnut
Saturated Fat 0.26g 12.703g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.476g Chestnut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.545g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chestnut 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
22%
Chestnut
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Chestnut
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.443g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut
Chestnut 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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.