Snickers nutrition, glycemic index, calories and serving size
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*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Snickers
Glycemic index ⓘ
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
55 (low)
Serving Size ⓘ
Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 serving 1.66 oz bar (47 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ
PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula.On PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower negative value is the more alkaline the effect is. 0 is neutral.
2.2 (acidic )
Calories
488
Calories
Saturated Fat
Fats
Carbs
Calcium
Explanation: This food contains more Calories than 93% of foods. More importantly, although there are several foods (7%) which contain more Calories, this food itself is rich in Calories more than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly it is relatively rich in Saturated Fat, Fats, Carbs and Calcium
Snickers Glycemic index (GI)
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
14%
Daily Value: 14%
6.86 g of 50 g
Fats:
38%
Daily Value: 38%
24.38 g of 65 g
Carbs:
21%
Daily Value: 21%
62.85 g of 300 g
Water:
0%
Daily Value: 0%
4.47 g of 2,000 g
Other:
1.44 g
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Nutrition Facts
___ servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per Serving
Calories
488
% Daily Value*
37%
Total Fat
24g
65%
Saturated Fat
13g
3%
Cholesterol
9mg
8%
Sodium
189mg
21%
TotalCarbohydrate
63g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars 47g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
7g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
90mg
9%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
0mg
0%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
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High level of Cholesterol may be dangerous for your health, especially if you suffer from cardio-vascular deseases.
No Trans Fats
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Trans fats tend to increase risk of coronary heart disease according to various studies. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) states that trans fats increase levels of LDL and decrease levels of HDL. According to NAS trans fatty acid consumption should be as low as possible while consuming a nutritionally adequate diet.
Low in Saturated Fats
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 recommends using less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats link
Low in Sodium
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Extensive usage of sodium is not recommended for the people suffering from hypertonia.
Low in Sugars
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Using too much sugars can lead to weight gain or diabetes.
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
90 mg of 1,000 mg
9%
Iron:
0.68 mg of 18 mg
4%
Magnesium:
mg of 400 mg
0%
Phosphorus:
mg of 1,000 mg
0%
Potassium:
mg of 3,500 mg
0%
Sodium:
189 mg of 2,400 mg
8%
Zinc:
mg of 15 mg
0%
Copper:
mg of 2 mg
0%
Manganese:
mg of 2 mg
0%
Selenium:
µg of 70 µg
0%
Choline:
mg of 550 mg
0%
Mineral chart - relative view
Calcium
90 mg
TOP 24%
Sodium
189 mg
TOP 43%
Iron
0.68 mg
TOP 71%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
120 IU of 5,000 IU
2%
Vitamin E :
mg of 20 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0.5 mg of 60 mg
1%
Vitamin B1:
mg of 2 mg
0%
Vitamin B2:
mg of 2 mg
0%
Vitamin B3:
mg of 20 mg
0%
Vitamin B5:
mg of 10 mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
mg of 2 mg
0%
Folate, total:
µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin B12:
µg of 6 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
µg of 80 µg
0%
Folic acid (B9):
µg of 400 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
120 µg
TOP 40%
Vitamin C
0.5 µg
TOP 47%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
g
Polyunsaturated fat:
g
Fiber content / ratio for Snickers
Sugars:
46.54 g
Fiber:
1.9 g
All nutrients for Snickers per 100g
| Nutrient | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Value | Comparison |
| Protein | 16% | 54% | 6.86g |
2.4 times more than Broccoli 
|
| Fats | 38% | 11% | 24.38g |
1.4 times less than Cheese 
|
| Carbs | 21% | 15% | 62.85g |
2.2 times more than Rice 
|
| Calories | 19% | 7% | 488kcal |
10.4 times more than Orange 
|
| Sugars | 52% | 24% | 46.54g |
5.2 times more than Coca-Cola 
|
| Fiber | 5% | 38% | 1.9g |
1.3 times less than Orange
|
| Calcium | 9% | 24% | 90mg |
1.4 times less than Milk 
|
| Iron | 4% | 71% | 0.68mg |
3.8 times less than Beef 
|
| Sodium | 8% | 43% | 189mg |
2.6 times less than White Bread 
|
| Vitamin A | 2% | 40% | 120IU |
139.2 times less than Carrot 
|
| Vitamin C | 1% | 47% | 0.5mg |
106 times less than Lemon 
|
| Cholesterol | 3% | 48% | 9mg |
41.4 times less than Egg 
|
| Trans Fat | 0% | 50% | 0.39g |
37.8 times less than Margarine 
|
| Saturated Fat | 64% | 9% | 12.7g |
2.2 times more than Beef
|
References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented seperately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link of the food presented on this page can be found below.