Snickers vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between snickers and cashew?
- Snickers is richer in calcium, while cashew is higher in iron and fiber.
- Cashew's daily need coverage for iron is 75% higher.
- Cashew has 16 times less sodium than snickers. Snickers has 189mg of sodium, while cashew has 12mg.
- Snickers has a higher glycemic index (51) than cashew (25).
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +143.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +882.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +108.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 244% | |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 0.68mg | 6.68mg | 75% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 72% | |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 70% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 59% | |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 52% | |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 32% | |
| Fats | 24.38g | 43.85g | 30% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Protein | 6.86g | 18.22g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 12.703g | 7.783g | 22% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 17% | |
| Carbs | 62.85g | 30.19g | 11% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Sodium | 189mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 25µg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 3.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 488kcal | 553kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 60.95g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 46.54g | 5.91g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.394g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cashew is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cashew is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins