Dulce de Leche vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between dulce de Leche and snickers
- Dulce de Leche is richer in calcium, yet snickers is richer in fiber and iron.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for snickers is 41% higher.
- Dulce de Leche contains 3 times more cholesterol than snickers. Dulce de Leche contains 29mg of cholesterol, while snickers contains 9mg.
Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche 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 CalciumCalcium | +178.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
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 CVitamin C | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Protein:
6.86 g
Fats:
24.38 g
Carbs:
62.85 g
Water:
4.47 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +542.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +231.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.6% |
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Protein
~6.86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.703 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.3% |
| 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.534g | 12.703g | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.405mg | 31% | |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 28% | |
| Fats | 7.35g | 24.38g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 17% | |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 251mg | 90mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 350mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 315kcal | 488kcal | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 74µg | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 9mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.79mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.68mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 5% | |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 55.35g | 62.85g | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 129mg | 189mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 6.84g | 6.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.35g | 60.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 49.74g | 46.54g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | 0.394g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | 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
23%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins