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Nachos vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Nachos and Snickers?

  • The amount of Fiber in Nachos are higher than in Snickers.
  • Snickers's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 53% more.
  • Snickers contains 2 times less Fiber than Nachos. Nachos contain 3.2g of Fiber, while Snickers contains 1.9g.
  • Snickers has less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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 Iron +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.68
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.68

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.
Nachos
11
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Contains more Vitamin C +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +471.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
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 C +120%
Contains more Vitamin A +471.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +736.7%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Contains more Protein +58.8%
Contains more Fats +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +80%
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 Water +736.7%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Contains more Protein +58.8%
Contains more Fats +13.4%
Contains more Carbs +80%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 4.32g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 21.5g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 34.91g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 343kcal 488kcal Snickers
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 46.54g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1.9g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 0.75mg 0.68mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 189mg Snickers
Zinc 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.5mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 10µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 9mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.394g Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 12.703g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
25%
Nachos
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos 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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.