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Snickers vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Snickers and Corn syrup different?

  • Corn syrup contains less Fiber, and Calcium than Snickers.
  • Snickers covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 64% more than Corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup contains less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Syrups, corn, dark 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.
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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +83.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18%

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% 7.2% 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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +260%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.5%
Contains more WaterWater +392.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snickers Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snickers Corn syrup Opinion
Calories 488kcal 286kcal Snickers
Protein 6.86g 0g Snickers
Fats 24.38g 0g Snickers
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Snickers
Net carbs 60.95g 77.59g Corn syrup
Carbs 62.85g 77.59g Corn syrup
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg Corn syrup
Calcium 90mg 18mg Snickers
Potassium 44mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.68mg 0.37mg Snickers
Sugar 46.54g 77.59g Snickers
Fiber 1.9g 0g Snickers
Copper 0.053mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg Corn syrup
Sodium 189mg 155mg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 120IU 0IU Snickers
Manganese 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 0.394g Corn syrup
Choline 13.3mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 12.703g 0g Corn syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snickers Corn syrup
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
1%
Snickers
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.703g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup 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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.