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Snickers vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Snickers and Skipjack tuna different?

  • Snickers is higher in Fiber, and Calcium, however, Skipjack tuna is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Snickers is 61% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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 Calcium +143.2%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
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 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +143.2%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%

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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
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 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1789.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +311.2%
Contains more Water +1293.3%
Contains more Other +470.8%
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Fats +1789.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +311.2%
Contains more Water +1293.3%
Contains more Other +470.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snickers Skipjack tuna
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 Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 60.95g 0g Snickers
Protein 6.86g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 24.38g 1.29g Snickers
Carbs 62.85g 0g Snickers
Calories 488kcal 132kcal Snickers
Sugar 46.54g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 1.9g 0g Snickers
Calcium 90mg 37mg Snickers
Iron 0.68mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 189mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg Skipjack tuna
Selenium 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 120IU 60IU Snickers
Vitamin A RAE 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 9mg 60mg Snickers
Trans Fat 0.394g Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 12.703g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snickers Skipjack tuna
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna 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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.