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Snickers vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between snickers and lamb

  • Snickers has more fiber and calcium, while lamb has more iron.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 29% higher.
  • The amount of sugar in lamb is lower.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of snickers is 51.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +429.4%
Contains more IronIron +176.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.9%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Lamb
11
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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +16.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +75.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +257.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1101.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snickers Lamb
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 106%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 42%
Zinc 4.46mg 41%
Protein 6.86g 24.52g 35%
Cholesterol 9mg 97mg 29%
Phosphorus 188mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 22%
Carbs 62.85g 0g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 19%
Saturated fat 12.703g 8.83g 18%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Iron 0.68mg 1.88mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 13%
Copper 0.119mg 13%
Calories 488kcal 294kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 10%
Potassium 310mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 8%
Fiber 1.9g 0g 8%
Calcium 90mg 17mg 7%
Sodium 189mg 72mg 5%
Fats 24.38g 20.94g 5%
Magnesium 23mg 5%
Folate 18µg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 60.95g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 46.54g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.394g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snickers Lamb
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
0%
Snickers
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.873g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.