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Margarine vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Margarine and Snickers?

  • Snickers has more Calcium, Iron, and Fiber than Margarine.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 12% higher.
  • Snickers is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +1033.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +1033.3%

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 +2880.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
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 +2880.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +231.1%
Contains more Water +269.6%
Contains more Other +32.6%
Contains more Protein +4187.5%
Contains more Carbs +8878.6%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 Fats +231.1%
Contains more Water +269.6%
Contains more Other +32.6%
Contains more Protein +4187.5%
Contains more Carbs +8878.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.4%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 0.16g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 80.71g 24.38g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 717kcal 488kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 46.54g Margarine
Fiber 0g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 3mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 0.06mg 0.68mg Snickers
Magnesium 3mg Margarine
Phosphorus 5mg Margarine
Potassium 18mg Margarine
Sodium 2mg 189mg Margarine
Vitamin A 3577IU 120IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Margarine
Vitamin B2 0.037mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0.023mg Margarine
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Margarine
Folate 1µg Margarine
Vitamin B12 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg Margarine
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g 0.394g Snickers
Saturated Fat 15.189g 12.703g Snickers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Margarine 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
55%
Margarine
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.486g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine
Margarine 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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.