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Mars vs. Praline — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mars and Praline different?

  • Praline is higher than Mars in Fiber, and Iron.
  • Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 47% more than Praline.
  • Mars contains 2 times more Calcium than Praline. Mars contains 90mg of Calcium, while Praline contains 43mg.
  • Praline is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe 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
1
:
Contains more Calcium +109.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
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 13% 49% 35% 45% 20% 7% 46% 165% 220% 10%
Contains more Calcium +109.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +778.9%
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 2% 10% 0% 1% 51% 13% 8% 20% 18% 5% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +778.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
3
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Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Other +170.6%
Contains more Fats +34.1%
Contains more Water +509.4%
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% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Other +170.6%
Contains more Fats +34.1%
Contains more Water +509.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
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Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.224 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.778 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Praline
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 Praline Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 56.09g Mars
Protein 4.28g 3.3g Mars
Fats 19.32g 25.9g Praline
Carbs 72.4g 59.59g Mars
Calories 475kcal 485kcal Praline
Sugar 58.94g 55.79g Praline
Fiber 2g 3.5g Praline
Calcium 90mg 43mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 1.29mg Praline
Magnesium 49mg Praline
Phosphorus 104mg Praline
Potassium 217mg Praline
Sodium 136mg 48mg Praline
Zinc 1.67mg Praline
Copper 0.494mg Praline
Manganese 1.682mg Praline
Selenium 1.8µg Praline
Vitamin A 167IU 19IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Praline
Vitamin E 0.5mg Praline
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.3mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.203mg Praline
Vitamin B2 0.053mg Praline
Vitamin B3 0.415mg Praline
Vitamin B5 0.332mg Praline
Vitamin B6 0.077mg Praline
Folate 6µg Praline
Vitamin K 1.3µg Praline
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Praline
Trans Fat 0.131g Praline
Saturated Fat 11.651g 2.224g Praline
Monounsaturated Fat 14.683g Praline
Polyunsaturated fat 7.778g Praline

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Praline
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
11%
Praline
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
61%
Praline

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Praline
Praline is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Praline
Praline contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Praline
Praline is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Praline
Praline is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.427g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Praline
Praline is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Praline
Praline is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Praline
Praline is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Praline
Praline 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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.