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Snickers vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between snickers and carob

  • The amount of calcium, iron, and fiber in carob is higher than in snickers.
  • Carob covers your daily saturated fat needs 82% more than snickers.
  • Snickers has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of snickers is 51, while the glycemic index of carob is 39.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Candies, carob, unsweetened.

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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 0% 27% 0% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Carob
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 91% 56% 48% 61% 96% 54% 14% 18% 28%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.7%
Contains more IronIron +89.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.4%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Carob
11
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% 0.33% 31% 0% 25% 41% 20% 45% 30% 35% 19% 16% 10%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.5mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Carob
3
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more WaterWater +190.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.8%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more OtherOther +84.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Carob
2
97%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.295 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snickers Carob
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Snickers Carob DV% diff.
Saturated fat 12.703g 29.018g 74%
Zinc 3.53mg 32%
Calcium 90mg 303mg 21%
Copper 0.183mg 20%
Potassium 633mg 19%
Phosphorus 126mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.178mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 12%
Fats 24.38g 31.36g 11%
Vitamin E 1.57mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 10%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Magnesium 36mg 9%
Fiber 1.9g 3.8g 8%
Iron 0.68mg 1.29mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.04mg 7%
Vitamin K 7.7µg 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Folate 21µg 5%
Sodium 189mg 107mg 4%
Protein 6.86g 8.15g 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 1mg 3%
Choline 19mg 3%
Calories 488kcal 540kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.295g 2%
Carbs 62.85g 56.29g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.483g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 60.95g 52.49g N/A
Sugar 46.54g 34.11g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.394g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Snickers Carob
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
0%
Snickers
21%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.315g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carob
Carob is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Carob
Carob is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob 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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/nutrients
  2. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.