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Maple syrup vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Maple syrup and Snickers

  • Maple syrup has less Fiber, and Iron.
  • Snickers's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 63% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, maple and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER.

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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 +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Iron +518.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Iron +518.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 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 8% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +624.6%
Contains more Protein +17050%
Contains more Fats +40533.3%
Contains more Other +206.4%
Equal in Carbs - 62.85
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Water +624.6%
Contains more Protein +17050%
Contains more Fats +40533.3%
Contains more Other +206.4%
Equal in Carbs - 62.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 60.95g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 0.06g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 67.04g 62.85g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 488kcal Snickers
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 46.54g Snickers
Fiber 0g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 102mg 90mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.68mg Snickers
Magnesium 21mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg Maple syrup
Potassium 212mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 189mg Maple syrup
Zinc 1.47mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg Maple syrup
Manganese 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.066mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 0.002mg Maple syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Maple syrup
Trans Fat 0.394g Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 0.007g 12.703g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Snickers
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
26%
Maple syrup
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.696g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup 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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients
  2. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.