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Snickers vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between snickers and cream cheese?

  • Snickers is richer in fiber and iron, while cream cheese is higher in vitamin A.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 38% higher.
  • Cream cheese is lower in sugar.
  • Snickers has a higher glycemic index (51) than cream cheese (0).

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Cheese, cream 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more IronIron +518.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.8%
~equal in Calcium ~97mg

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%
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 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1038.6%
Contains more OtherOther +13.4%
Contains more FatsFats +41.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1077.2%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snickers Cream cheese
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 Snickers Cream cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin A 308µg 34%
Saturated fat 12.703g 20.213g 34%
Cholesterol 9mg 101mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 22%
Carbs 62.85g 5.52g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 18%
Selenium 8.6µg 16%
Fats 24.38g 34.44g 15%
Phosphorus 107mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 9%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Iron 0.68mg 0.11mg 7%
Calories 488kcal 350kcal 7%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 6%
Zinc 0.5mg 5%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Sodium 189mg 314mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 4%
Potassium 132mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 2%
Copper 0.018mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1%
Protein 6.86g 6.15g 1%
Calcium 90mg 97mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 60.95g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 46.54g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Trans fat 0.394g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snickers Cream cheese
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%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese 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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.