Chocolate vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Chocolate and Snickers
- Snickers contains less Iron, and Fiber than Chocolate.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for Iron is 92% higher.
- Snickers contains 4 times less Fiber than Chocolate. Chocolate contains 7g of Fiber, while Snickers contains 1.9g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Snickers is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1079.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60.7% |
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.
| 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 Vitamin AVitamin A | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +360.8% |
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Carbs
~62.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31.4% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 546kcal | 488kcal |
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| Protein | 4.88g | 6.86g |
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| Fats | 31.28g | 24.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 54.17g | 60.95g |
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| Carbs | 61.17g | 62.85g |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 9mg |
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| Magnesium | 146mg |
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| Calcium | 56mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 559mg |
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| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.68mg |
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| Sugar | 47.9g | 46.54g |
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| Fiber | 7g | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 1.028mg |
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| Zinc | 2.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 24mg | 189mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.112g | 0.394g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.519g | 12.703g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
9%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snickers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.816g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)