Snickers vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Snickers and Sugar
- Snickers is richer than Sugar in Calcium, Iron, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Snickers is 64% higher.
- Sugar contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Sugars, granulated.
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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 | +8900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1260% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22250% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 488kcal | 387kcal |
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| Protein | 6.86g | 0g |
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| Fats | 24.38g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 60.95g | 99.98g |
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| Carbs | 62.85g | 99.98g |
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| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 2mg |
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| Iron | 0.68mg | 0.05mg |
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| Sugar | 46.54g | 99.8g |
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| Fiber | 1.9g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.007mg |
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| Zinc | 0.01mg |
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| Sodium | 189mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 120IU | 0IU |
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| Manganese | 0.004mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.394g |
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| Saturated Fat | 12.703g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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 lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.703g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)