Crackers vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crackers and snickers different?
- Snickers contains less iron than crackers.
- Crackers cover your daily need for iron, 42% more than snickers.
- Crackers have 4 times more sodium than snickers. Crackers have 726mg of sodium, while snickers has 189mg.
- Crackers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crackers is 63, while the glycemic index of snickers is 51.
Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +492.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.4% |
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Protein
~6.86g
~equal in
Fats
~24.38g
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Carbs
~62.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.2% |
| 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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.137g | 88% | |
| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 58% | |
| Iron | 4.03mg | 0.68mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 35% | |
| Phosphorus | 248mg | 35% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.562g | 12.703g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 27% | |
| Folate | 92µg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 726mg | 189mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.491mg | 21% | |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 20% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.553g | 16% | |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.104mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 120mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Fats | 26.43g | 24.38g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 510kcal | 488kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 61.3g | 62.85g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.64g | 6.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 59g | 60.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.18g | 46.54g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | 0.394g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 537mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.141g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins