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Maple sugar vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple sugar and Snickers different?

  • Maple sugar is higher in Iron, however, Snickers is richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Snickers is 63% higher.
  • Maple sugar contains 2 times more Iron than Snickers. While Maple sugar contains 1.61mg of Iron, Snickers contains only 0.68mg.
  • Snickers has less Sugar.

Sugars, maple and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER are the varieties 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 Iron +136.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Equal in Calcium - 90
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +136.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Equal in Calcium - 90

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 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% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 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
Contains more Carbs +44.6%
Contains more Water +79%
Contains more Protein +6760%
Contains more Fats +12090%
Contains more Other +80%
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 Carbs +44.6%
Contains more Water +79%
Contains more Protein +6760%
Contains more Fats +12090%
Contains more Other +80%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Maple sugar Snickers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price 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 Maple sugar Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 60.95g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 0.2g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 90.9g 62.85g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 84.87g 46.54g Snickers
Fiber 0g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 90mg 90mg
Iron 1.61mg 0.68mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 3mg Maple sugar
Potassium 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 189mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg Maple sugar
Manganese 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.009mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B2 0.013mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B3 0.04mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.048mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.003mg Maple sugar
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Maple sugar
Trans Fat 0.394g Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 0.036g 12.703g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.667g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar 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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.