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Allspice vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Allspice and Mars

  • The amount of Fiber, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin C in Allspice is higher than in Mars.
  • Allspice covers your daily need of Fiber 78% more than Mars.
  • Allspice contains 78 times more Vitamin C than Mars. While Allspice contains 39.2mg of Vitamin C, Mars contains only 0.5mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Allspice is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, allspice, ground 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Mars
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +634.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +720.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 131% 32% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Mars
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7740%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +223.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Mars
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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 ProteinProtein +42.3%
Contains more WaterWater +397.6%
Contains more OtherOther +101.7%
Contains more FatsFats +122.3%
~equal in Carbs ~72.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 12% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Mars
0
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Allspice Mars
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Allspice Mars Opinion
Calories 263kcal 475kcal Mars
Protein 6.09g 4.28g Allspice
Fats 8.69g 19.32g Mars
Vitamin C 39.2mg 0.5mg Allspice
Net carbs 50.52g 70.4g Mars
Carbs 72.12g 72.4g Mars
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Allspice
Magnesium 135mg Allspice
Calcium 661mg 90mg Allspice
Potassium 1044mg Allspice
Iron 7.06mg 0.86mg Allspice
Sugar 58.94g Allspice
Fiber 21.6g 2g Allspice
Copper 0.553mg Allspice
Zinc 1.01mg Allspice
Phosphorus 113mg Allspice
Sodium 77mg 136mg Allspice
Vitamin A 540IU 167IU Allspice
Vitamin A RAE 27µg Allspice
Manganese 2.943mg Allspice
Selenium 2.7µg Allspice
Vitamin B1 0.101mg Allspice
Vitamin B2 0.063mg Allspice
Vitamin B3 2.86mg Allspice
Vitamin B6 0.21mg Allspice
Folate 36µg Allspice
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Allspice
Saturated Fat 2.55g 11.651g Allspice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.66g Allspice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.36g Allspice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Allspice Mars
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Allspice
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Allspice
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Allspice
Allspice contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Allspice
Allspice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Allspice
Allspice 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. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.