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Snickers vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Snickers and Potato chips

  • Snickers has more Calcium, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Potato chips covers your daily Vitamin C needs 34% more than Snickers.
  • Potato chips has 212 times less Sugar than Snickers. Snickers has 46.54g of Sugar, while Potato chips has 0.22g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +139.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +139.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6120%
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Water +135.3%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Protein - 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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Water +135.3%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Protein - 7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.7%
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snickers Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 60.95g 48.1g Snickers
Protein 6.86g 7g Potato chips
Fats 24.38g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 62.85g 52.9g Snickers
Calories 488kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 46.54g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 1.9g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 90mg 24mg Snickers
Iron 0.68mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 189mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 120IU 0IU Snickers
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 0.5mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.394g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 12.703g 10.96g Potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Snickers Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.743g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips 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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.