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Macadamia vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Macadamia and Snickers

  • The amount of Iron, and Fiber in Macadamia is higher than in Snickers.
  • Macadamia covers your daily Iron needs 38% more than Snickers.
  • Snickers has 5 times less Fiber than Macadamia. Macadamia has 8.6g of Fiber, while Snickers has 1.9g.
  • Macadamia contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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 Iron +442.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Equal in Calcium - 90
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +442.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
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 C +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 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 C +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.3%
Contains more Fats +210.8%
Contains more Carbs +354.8%
Contains more Water +228.7%
Contains more Other +26.3%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 +15.3%
Contains more Fats +210.8%
Contains more Carbs +354.8%
Contains more Water +228.7%
Contains more Other +26.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 12.703
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 12.703

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 7.91g 6.86g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 24.38g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 718kcal 488kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 46.54g Macadamia
Fiber 8.6g 1.9g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 3.69mg 0.68mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 189mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 0IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.5mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg Macadamia
Tryptophan 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg Macadamia
Methionine 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg Macadamia
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Macadamia
Trans Fat 0.394g Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 12.703g Macadamia
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.642g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia 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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.