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Snickers vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Snickers and Sardine?

  • Snickers is higher in Fiber, however, Sardine is richer in Calcium, and Iron.
  • Snickers's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 56% more.
  • Sardine has less Sugar.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types 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 less Sodium -38.4%
Contains more Calcium +324.4%
Contains more Iron +329.4%
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 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains less Sodium -38.4%
Contains more Calcium +324.4%
Contains more Iron +329.4%

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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Sardine
Contains more Vitamin A +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 108
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 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 108

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +112.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +258.9%
Contains more Water +1233.6%
Contains more Other +200%
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Fats +112.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +258.9%
Contains more Water +1233.6%
Contains more Other +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snickers Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 60.95g 0g Snickers
Protein 6.86g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 24.38g 11.45g Snickers
Carbs 62.85g 0g Snickers
Calories 488kcal 208kcal Snickers
Sugar 46.54g 0g Sardine
Fiber 1.9g 0g Snickers
Calcium 90mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 0.68mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg Sardine
Sodium 189mg 307mg Snickers
Zinc 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 120IU 108IU Snickers
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 10µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 9mg 142mg Snickers
Trans Fat 0.394g Sardine
Saturated Fat 12.703g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snickers Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine 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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.