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Groat vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Groat and Snickers?

  • Groat is higher in Fiber, and Iron, however, Snickers is richer in Calcium.
  • Snickers's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 60% more.
  • Snickers contains 5 times less Fiber than Groat. Groat contains 10g of Fiber, while Snickers contains 1.9g.
  • Groat has less Saturated Fat.

We used Buckwheat 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.
Groat
9
:
Contains more Iron +223.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +223.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +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.
Groat
8
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
4
:
Contains more Protein +93.1%
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Water +118.1%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Contains more Fats +617.1%
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 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 Protein +93.1%
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Contains more Water +118.1%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Contains more Fats +617.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
3
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Groat Snickers
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 60.95g Groat
Protein 13.25g 6.86g Groat
Fats 3.4g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 71.5g 62.85g Groat
Calories 343kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 46.54g Groat
Fiber 10g 1.9g Groat
Calcium 18mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 2.2mg 0.68mg Groat
Magnesium 231mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg Groat
Potassium 460mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 189mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.101mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg Groat
Folate 30µg Groat
Tryptophan 0.192mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg Groat
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Groat
Trans Fat 0.394g Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 12.703g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat 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
33%
Groat
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.962g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Groat
Groat 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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.