Snickers vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between snickers and pistachios
- The amount of iron, fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C in pistachios is higher than in snickers.
- Pistachios cover your daily iron needs 41% more than snickers.
- Pistachios have 189 times less sodium than snickers. Snickers has 189mg of sodium, while pistachios have 1mg.
- Snickers has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of snickers is 51, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +476.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1020% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +193.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.9% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 144% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 96% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 73% | |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 70% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 58% | |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 0.68mg | 3.92mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 10.6g | 35% |
| Fats | 24.38g | 45.32g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 12.703g | 5.907g | 31% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 30% | |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 29% | |
| Protein | 6.86g | 20.16g | 27% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 19% | |
| Selenium | 7µg | 13% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Carbs | 62.85g | 27.17g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 189mg | 1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calories | 488kcal | 560kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 60.95g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 46.54g | 7.66g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.394g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins