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Yogurt vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Yogurt and Snickers

  • Snickers is higher than Yogurt in Iron, and Fiber.
  • Snickers covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 63% more than Yogurt.

Food varieties used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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 +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Iron +871.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Iron +871.4%

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.
Yogurt
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 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 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.5%
Contains more Water +1803.8%
Contains more Fats +6151.3%
Contains more Carbs +1645.8%
Contains more Other +100%
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 Protein +48.5%
Contains more Water +1803.8%
Contains more Fats +6151.3%
Contains more Carbs +1645.8%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 10.19g 6.86g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 3.6g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 59kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 3.24g 46.54g Yogurt
Fiber 0g 1.9g Snickers
Calcium 110mg 90mg Yogurt
Iron 0.07mg 0.68mg Snickers
Magnesium 11mg Yogurt
Phosphorus 135mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg Yogurt
Sodium 36mg 189mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg Yogurt
Copper 0.017mg Yogurt
Manganese 0.009mg Yogurt
Selenium 9.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 4IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 0.01mg Yogurt
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.023mg Yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg Yogurt
Folate 7µg Yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.75µg Yogurt
Cholesterol 5mg 9mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g 0.394g Yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.117g 12.703g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g Yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g Yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
1%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.