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Figs vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Figs and Snickers different?

  • Figs contain less Calcium than Snickers.
  • Snickers covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 63% more than Figs.
  • Figs have 2 times more Fiber than Snickers. Figs have 2.9g of Fiber, while Snickers has 1.9g.
  • Figs contain less Sugar.

Figs, raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER types were used in this article.

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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.
Figs
Figs
8
:
2
Snickers
Snickers
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +83.8%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Snickers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +83.8%

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.
Figs
Figs
12
:
0
Snickers
Snickers
Contains more Vitamin A +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Snickers
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 A +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
1
:
4
Snickers
Snickers
Contains more Water +1669.8%
Contains more Protein +814.7%
Contains more Fats +8026.7%
Contains more Carbs +227.7%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Snickers
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 +1669.8%
Contains more Protein +814.7%
Contains more Fats +8026.7%
Contains more Carbs +227.7%
Contains more Other +118.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
3
:
0
Snickers
Snickers
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Snickers
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Figs 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 Figs Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 0.75g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 0.3g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 19.18g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 74kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 16.26g 46.54g Figs
Fiber 2.9g 1.9g Figs
Calcium 35mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 0.37mg 0.68mg Snickers
Magnesium 17mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg Figs
Potassium 232mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 189mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg Figs
Copper 0.07mg Figs
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg Figs
Vitamin A 142IU 120IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 0.5mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg Figs
Folate 6µg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Figs
Trans Fat 0g 0.394g Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 12.703g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
9%
Figs
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.643g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs 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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.