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Snickers vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Snickers and Ice cream

  • Snickers is richer than Ice cream in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Snickers is 30% higher.
  • Snickers contains 8 times more Iron than Ice cream. Snickers contains 0.68mg of Iron, while Ice cream contains 0.09mg.
  • Ice cream contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 +655.6%
Contains more Calcium +42.2%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
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 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +655.6%
Contains more Calcium +42.2%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%

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 A +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96%
Contains more Fats +121.6%
Contains more Carbs +166.3%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Water +1264.7%
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +96%
Contains more Fats +121.6%
Contains more Carbs +166.3%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Water +1264.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snickers Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 60.95g 22.9g Snickers
Protein 6.86g 3.5g Snickers
Fats 24.38g 11g Snickers
Carbs 62.85g 23.6g Snickers
Calories 488kcal 207kcal Snickers
Sugar 46.54g 21.22g Ice cream
Fiber 1.9g 0.7g Snickers
Calcium 90mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 0.68mg 0.09mg Snickers
Magnesium 14mg Ice cream
Phosphorus 105mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg Ice cream
Sodium 189mg 80mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg Ice cream
Manganese 0.008mg Ice cream
Selenium 1.8µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 120IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg Ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 9mg 44mg Snickers
Trans Fat 0.394g Ice cream
Saturated Fat 12.703g 6.79g Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g Ice cream

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Snickers Ice cream
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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.913g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream 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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.