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French fries vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between French fries and Snickers?

  • French fries are higher in Fiber, however, Snickers is richer in Calcium.
  • Snickers's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 52% more.
  • Snickers contains 2 times less Fiber than French fries. French fries contain 3.8g of Fiber, while Snickers contains 1.9g.
  • French fries have less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER types 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 Iron +19.1%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Equal in Sodium - 189
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Equal in Sodium - 189

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 +840%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
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 +840%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +762.4%
Contains more Other +28.5%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +65.5%
Contains more Carbs +51.7%
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 +762.4%
Contains more Other +28.5%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +65.5%
Contains more Carbs +51.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French fries Snickers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 French fries Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 3.43g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 14.73g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 41.44g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 312kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 0.3g 46.54g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 1.9g French fries
Calcium 18mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 0.81mg 0.68mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg French fries
Potassium 579mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 189mg Snickers
Zinc 0.5mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0.5mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg French fries
Vitamin B3 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg French fries
Folate 30µg French fries
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g 0.394g French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 12.703g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.367g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.