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.
- Snickers has a lower glycemic index (51) than french fries (70).
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
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 | +840% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
Protein:
6.86 g
Fats:
24.38 g
Carbs:
62.85 g
Water:
4.47 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +762.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 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 | -81.6% |
| 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 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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 12.703g | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 36% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.004mg | 19% | |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 579mg | 17% | |
| Fats | 14.73g | 24.38g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.124mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.247mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 488kcal | 9% |
| Folate | 30µg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.9g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 90mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.43g | 6.86g | 7% |
| Carbs | 41.44g | 62.85g | 7% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.68mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 210mg | 189mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 37.64g | 60.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 46.54g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | 0.394g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 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
27%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.367g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins