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Snickers vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Snickers and Ice cream sandwich?

  • The amount of Fiber, and Iron in Snickers is higher than in Ice cream sandwich.
  • Snickers's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 52% more.
  • Ice cream sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Ice cream sandwich 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 more Iron +161.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.7%
Equal in Calcium - 86
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 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
Contains more Iron +161.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.7%
Equal in Calcium - 86

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 +138.3%
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 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +138.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.9%
Contains more Fats +184.5%
Contains more Carbs +69.2%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Water +994%
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% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +59.9%
Contains more Fats +184.5%
Contains more Carbs +69.2%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Water +994%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%

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 sandwich
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 sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 60.95g 37.14g Snickers
Protein 6.86g 4.29g Snickers
Fats 24.38g 8.57g Snickers
Carbs 62.85g 37.14g Snickers
Calories 488kcal 237kcal Snickers
Sugar 46.54g 18.57g Ice cream sandwich
Fiber 1.9g 0g Snickers
Calcium 90mg 86mg Snickers
Iron 0.68mg 0.26mg Snickers
Magnesium 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 72mg Ice cream sandwich
Potassium 115mg Ice cream sandwich
Sodium 189mg 129mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg Ice cream sandwich
Copper 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 120IU 286IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.028mg Ice cream sandwich
Folate 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin K 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 9mg 21mg Snickers
Trans Fat 0.394g Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 12.703g 2.317g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snickers Ice cream sandwich
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.386g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich 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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.