Icing vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Icing and Mars
- Mars has more Iron, Calcium, and Fiber than Icing.
- Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 43% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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
+2900%
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Iron
+437.5%
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Sodium
-26.1%
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Calcium
+2900%
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Iron
+437.5%
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Sodium
-26.1%
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
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+786.5%
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Protein
+∞%
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Fats
+19%
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Other
+184%
Equal in Carbs - 72.4
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Water
+786.5%
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Protein
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Fats
+19%
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+184%
Equal in Carbs - 72.4
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-74.5%
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Saturated Fat
-74.5%
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 | 67.89g | 70.4g |
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| Protein | 0g | 4.28g |
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| Fats | 16.23g | 19.32g |
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| Carbs | 67.89g | 72.4g |
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| Calories | 418kcal | 475kcal |
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| Sugar | 63.1g | 58.94g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.86mg |
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| Magnesium | 1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 34mg |
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| Sodium | 184mg | 136mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 167IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.53mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg |
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| Folate | 8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13µg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.974g | 11.651g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
12%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.677g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Icing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins