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Snickers vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Snickers and Gouda cheese

  • Snickers has more Fiber, and Iron, while Gouda cheese has more Calcium.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 61% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Gouda cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Cheese, gouda.

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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 Iron +183.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Calcium +677.8%
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 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Calcium +677.8%

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 +369.2%
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 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +369.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2731.1%
Contains more Protein +263.6%
Contains more Fats +12.6%
Contains more Water +827.5%
Contains more Other +173.6%
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% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more Carbs +2731.1%
Contains more Protein +263.6%
Contains more Fats +12.6%
Contains more Water +827.5%
Contains more Other +173.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.9%
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snickers Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 60.95g 2.22g Snickers
Protein 6.86g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 24.38g 27.44g Gouda cheese
Carbs 62.85g 2.22g Snickers
Calories 488kcal 356kcal Snickers
Sugar 46.54g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Fiber 1.9g 0g Snickers
Calcium 90mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.68mg 0.24mg Snickers
Magnesium 29mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 189mg 819mg Snickers
Zinc 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.011mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 14.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 120IU 563IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin A RAE 165µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B5 0.34mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Folate 21µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 9mg 114mg Snickers
Trans Fat 0.394g Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 12.703g 17.614g Snickers
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g Gouda cheese

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Snickers Gouda cheese
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
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 630mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.911g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.