Snickers vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between snickers and chocolate
- Snickers contains less iron and fiber than chocolate.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for iron is 92% higher.
- Chocolate contains 8 times less sodium than snickers. Snickers contains 189mg of sodium, while chocolate contains 24mg.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of snickers is 51.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | +60.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1079.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +360.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.1% |
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Carbs
~61.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 | 1.028mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 0.68mg | 8.02mg | 92% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 62% | |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 35% | |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 29% | |
| Saturated fat | 12.703g | 18.519g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 24% | |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 7g | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 559mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 24.38g | 31.28g | 11% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 7% | |
| Sodium | 189mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 6.86g | 4.88g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 488kcal | 546kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 62.85g | 61.17g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 60.95g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 46.54g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.394g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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 lower in Sugar?
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snickers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.816g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)