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Mars vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mars and Nougat different?

  • Mars is richer in Calcium, while Nougat is higher in Fiber.
  • Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 50% more than Nougat.
  • Mars contains 4 times more Sodium than Nougat. Mars contains 136mg of Sodium, while Nougat contains 33mg.
  • Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Candies, nougat, with almonds 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.
Mars
2
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8
Nougat
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains more Iron +45.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains more Iron +45.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.7%

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.
Mars
2
:
10
Nougat
Contains more Vitamin A +16600%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 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 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +16600%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
3
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2
Nougat
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Fats +1056.9%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Contains more Water +26.5%
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Fats +1056.9%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Carbs +27.6%
Contains more Water +26.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
:
3
Nougat
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Nougat Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 89.09g Nougat
Protein 4.28g 3.33g Mars
Fats 19.32g 1.67g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 92.39g Nougat
Calories 475kcal 398kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 44.97g Nougat
Fiber 2g 3.3g Nougat
Calcium 90mg 32mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 0.59mg Mars
Magnesium 32mg Nougat
Phosphorus 55mg Nougat
Potassium 105mg Nougat
Sodium 136mg 33mg Nougat
Zinc 0.42mg Nougat
Copper 0.134mg Nougat
Manganese 0.304mg Nougat
Selenium 2.6µg Nougat
Vitamin A 167IU 1IU Mars
Vitamin E 2.77mg Nougat
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.3mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.013mg Nougat
Vitamin B2 0.148mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.478mg Nougat
Vitamin B5 0.06mg Nougat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg Nougat
Folate 5µg Nougat
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Nougat
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Nougat
Trans Fat 0.131g Nougat
Saturated Fat 11.651g 1.667g Nougat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Nougat
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%
Mars
10%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nougat
Nougat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nougat
Nougat 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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/nutrients
  2. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.