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Twizzlers vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Twizzlers and Mars

  • Twizzlers contain less Calcium, Iron, and Fiber than Mars.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 56% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS 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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Mars
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +207.1%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 0% 11% 4% 26% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +207.1%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%

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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Mars
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains more Water +782.4%
Contains more Protein +86.1%
Contains more Fats +631.8%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Equal in Carbs - 72.4
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 g
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
Contains more Water +782.4%
Contains more Protein +86.1%
Contains more Fats +631.8%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Equal in Carbs - 72.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
21% 73% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twizzlers Mars Opinion
Net carbs 78.77g 70.4g Twizzlers
Protein 2.3g 4.28g Mars
Fats 2.64g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 79.37g 72.4g Twizzlers
Calories 347kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 51.35g 58.94g Twizzlers
Fiber 0.6g 2g Mars
Calcium 8mg 90mg Mars
Iron 0.28mg 0.86mg Mars
Phosphorus 24mg Twizzlers
Potassium 37mg Twizzlers
Sodium 195mg 136mg Mars
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Twizzlers
Trans Fat 0.131g Twizzlers
Saturated Fat 0.54g 11.651g Twizzlers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.88g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g Twizzlers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers Mars
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
0%
Twizzlers
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.59g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/nutrients
  2. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.