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Powdered milk vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Powdered milk and Snickers

  • Powdered milk has more Calcium, and Vitamin C, while Snickers has more Fiber.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for Calcium is 82% higher.
  • Snickers contains 17 times less Vitamin C than Powdered milk. Powdered milk contains 8.6mg of Vitamin C, while Snickers contains 0.5mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Snickers is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +913.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +44.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 56% 12% 15% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 7.2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1620%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +678.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 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 ProteinProtein +283.7%
Contains more OtherOther +322.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.6%
Contains more WaterWater +81%
~equal in Fats ~24.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Snickers Opinion
Calories 496kcal 488kcal Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 6.86g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 24.38g Powdered milk
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0.5mg Powdered milk
Net carbs 38.42g 60.95g Snickers
Carbs 38.42g 62.85g Snickers
Cholesterol 97mg 9mg Snickers
Vitamin D 20IU Powdered milk
Magnesium 85mg Powdered milk
Calcium 912mg 90mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg 0.68mg Snickers
Sugar 38.42g 46.54g Powdered milk
Fiber 0g 1.9g Snickers
Copper 0.08mg Powdered milk
Zinc 3.34mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 189mg Snickers
Vitamin A 934IU 120IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0.5µg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 16.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg Powdered milk
Trans Fat 0.394g Powdered milk
Choline 117.4mg Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 16.742g 12.703g Snickers
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg Powdered milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Snickers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
91%
Powdered milk
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk 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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.