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Molasses vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Molasses and Snickers

  • Molasses have more Iron, and Calcium, however, Snickers is higher in Fiber.
  • Snickers covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 63% more than Molasses.
  • Molasses have 7 times more Iron than Snickers. While Molasses have 4.72mg of Iron, Snickers has only 0.68mg.
  • Snickers has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER.

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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 Calcium +127.8%
Contains more Iron +594.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +127.8%
Contains more Iron +594.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%

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% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 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 +18.9%
Contains more Water +389.3%
Contains more Other +129.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +24280%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 +18.9%
Contains more Water +389.3%
Contains more Other +129.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +24280%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 60.95g Molasses
Protein 0g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 0.1g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 74.73g 62.85g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 488kcal Snickers
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 46.54g Snickers
Fiber 0g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 205mg 90mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.68mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 189mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg Molasses
Vitamin B3 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg Molasses
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Molasses
Trans Fat 0.394g Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 12.703g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses 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
19%
Molasses
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.685g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.