Snickers vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Snickers and Sunflower seed
- Sunflower seed is higher than Snickers in Iron, and Fiber.
- Sunflower seed covers your daily Iron needs 57% more than Snickers.
- Snickers contains 21 times more Sodium than Sunflower seed. While Snickers contains 189mg of Sodium, Sunflower seed contains only 9mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.
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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.
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Calcium
+15.4%
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Iron
+672.1%
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Sodium
-95.2%
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Calcium
+15.4%
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Iron
+672.1%
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Sodium
-95.2%
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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Vitamin A
+140%
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Vitamin C
+180%
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Vitamin A
+140%
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Vitamin C
+180%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+214.3%
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Protein
+202.9%
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Fats
+111.1%
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Other
+110.4%
Equal in Water - 4.73
Protein:
6.86 g
Fats:
24.38 g
Carbs:
62.85 g
Water:
4.47 g
Other:
1.44 g
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
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Carbs
+214.3%
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Protein
+202.9%
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Fats
+111.1%
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Other
+110.4%
Equal in Water - 4.73
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-64.9%
Saturated Fat:
12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0 g
Saturated Fat:
4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
23.137 g
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Saturated Fat
-64.9%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 60.95g | 11.4g |
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| Protein | 6.86g | 20.78g |
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| Fats | 24.38g | 51.46g |
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| Carbs | 62.85g | 20g |
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| Calories | 488kcal | 584kcal |
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| Sugar | 46.54g | 2.62g |
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| Fiber | 1.9g | 8.6g |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 78mg |
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| Iron | 0.68mg | 5.25mg |
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| Magnesium | 325mg |
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| Phosphorus | 660mg |
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| Potassium | 645mg |
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| Sodium | 189mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 5mg |
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| Copper | 1.8mg |
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| Manganese | 1.95mg |
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| Selenium | 53µg |
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| Vitamin A | 120IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg |
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| Folate | 227µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.348mg |
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| Threonine | 0.928mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.139mg |
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| Leucine | 1.659mg |
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| Lysine | 0.937mg |
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| Methionine | 0.494mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg |
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| Valine | 1.315mg |
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| Histidine | 0.632mg |
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| Cholesterol | 9mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.394g |
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| Saturated Fat | 12.703g | 4.455g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g |
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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
1%
156%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunflower seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins