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Snickers vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Snickers and Tapioca different?

  • Tapioca contains less Iron, and Fiber than Snickers.
  • Snickers covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 59% more than Tapioca.
  • Tapioca contains less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk types were 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 Iron +1033.3%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -36%
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 32% 3% 9% 36% 12% 16% 10% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +1033.3%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -36%

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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Tapioca
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
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 10% 0% 27% 3% 8% 33% 2% 17% 8% 3% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +138.2%
Contains more Fats +1359.9%
Contains more Carbs +221.3%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Water +1578.1%
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
3% 2% 20% 75%
Protein: 2.88 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 19.56 g
Water: 75.01 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Protein +138.2%
Contains more Fats +1359.9%
Contains more Carbs +221.3%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Water +1578.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.991 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.061 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snickers Tapioca Opinion
Net carbs 60.95g 19.56g Snickers
Protein 6.86g 2.88g Snickers
Fats 24.38g 1.67g Snickers
Carbs 62.85g 19.56g Snickers
Calories 488kcal 105kcal Snickers
Sugar 46.54g Tapioca
Fiber 1.9g 0g Snickers
Calcium 90mg 105mg Tapioca
Iron 0.68mg 0.06mg Snickers
Magnesium 12mg Tapioca
Phosphorus 82mg Tapioca
Potassium 133mg Tapioca
Sodium 189mg 121mg Tapioca
Zinc 0.35mg Tapioca
Copper 0.012mg Tapioca
Manganese 0.007mg Tapioca
Selenium 2µg Tapioca
Vitamin A 120IU 160IU Tapioca
Vitamin A RAE 47µg Tapioca
Vitamin D 34IU Tapioca
Vitamin D 0.9µg Tapioca
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.7mg Tapioca
Vitamin B1 0.03mg Tapioca
Vitamin B2 0.143mg Tapioca
Vitamin B3 0.075mg Tapioca
Vitamin B5 0.277mg Tapioca
Vitamin B6 0.033mg Tapioca
Folate 4µg Tapioca
Vitamin B12 0.25µg Tapioca
Tryptophan 0.041mg Tapioca
Threonine 0.13mg Tapioca
Isoleucine 0.173mg Tapioca
Leucine 0.282mg Tapioca
Lysine 0.228mg Tapioca
Methionine 0.073mg Tapioca
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Tapioca
Valine 0.192mg Tapioca
Histidine 0.078mg Tapioca
Cholesterol 9mg 6mg Tapioca
Trans Fat 0.394g Tapioca
Saturated Fat 12.703g 0.991g Tapioca
Monounsaturated Fat 0.452g Tapioca
Polyunsaturated fat 0.061g Tapioca

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snickers Tapioca
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
12%
Tapioca
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
13%
Tapioca

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tapioca
Tapioca contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.712g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tapioca
Tapioca is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tapioca
Tapioca is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)

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. Tapioca - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169612/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.