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Mars vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mars and Macaroon

  • Mars has more Calcium, while Macaroon has more Fiber.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 42% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 18 times less Calcium than Mars. Mars contains 90mg of Calcium, while Macaroon contains 5mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Macaroon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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
3
:
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.82
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 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains less Sodium -43.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.82

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
:
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 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 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
3
:
Contains more Protein +41.7%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +576.5%
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% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +41.7%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +576.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -42%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Macaroon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 56.12g Mars
Protein 4.28g 3.02g Mars
Fats 19.32g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 72.4g 61.22g Mars
Calories 475kcal 460kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 2g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 90mg 5mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 0.82mg Mars
Magnesium 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg Macaroon
Sodium 136mg 241mg Mars
Zinc 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg Macaroon
Selenium 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Mars
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B6 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Macaroon
Trans Fat 0.131g Macaroon
Saturated Fat 11.651g 20.099g Mars
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Macaroon
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
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.448g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.78g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon 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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.