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Snickers vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Snickers and Chicken meat different?

  • Snickers has more Fiber, and Calcium, however, Chicken meat is richer in Iron.
  • Snickers covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 45% more than Chicken meat.
  • Chicken meat contains less Sugar.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +85.3%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +85.3%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +34.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +34.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +79.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +298%
Contains more Water +1230%
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +79.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +298%
Contains more Water +1230%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snickers Chicken meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Chicken meat Opinion
Net carbs 60.95g 0g Snickers
Protein 6.86g 27.3g Chicken meat
Fats 24.38g 13.6g Snickers
Carbs 62.85g 0g Snickers
Calories 488kcal 239kcal Snickers
Sugar 46.54g 0g Chicken meat
Fiber 1.9g 0g Snickers
Calcium 90mg 15mg Snickers
Iron 0.68mg 1.26mg Chicken meat
Magnesium 23mg Chicken meat
Phosphorus 182mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg Chicken meat
Sodium 189mg 82mg Chicken meat
Zinc 1.94mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.066mg Chicken meat
Manganese 0.02mg Chicken meat
Selenium 23.9µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 120IU 161IU Chicken meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg Chicken meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.063mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg Chicken meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 9mg 88mg Snickers
Trans Fat 0.394g Chicken meat
Saturated Fat 12.703g 3.79g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snickers Chicken meat
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
1%
Snickers
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.913g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.