Almonds vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between almonds and mars
- The amount of fiber, iron, and calcium in almonds is higher than in mars.
- Almonds cover your daily need for fiber, 42% more than mars.
- Almonds contain 4 times more iron than mars. While almonds contain 3.71mg of iron, mars contains only 0.86mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in almonds is lower.
- Almonds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of almonds is 0, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, almonds 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +198.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +331.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +394.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +159.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +236% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.4% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 171% | |
| Copper | 1.031mg | 115% | |
| Manganese | 2.179mg | 95% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.329g | 82% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 31.551g | 79% | |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 69% | |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 64% | |
| Fats | 49.93g | 19.32g | 47% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 2g | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 3.802g | 11.651g | 36% |
| Iron | 3.71mg | 0.86mg | 36% |
| Protein | 21.15g | 4.28g | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.12mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 733mg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 269mg | 90mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 21.55g | 72.4g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 11% | |
| Folate | 44µg | 11% | |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 136mg | 6% |
| Calories | 579kcal | 475kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.05g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.35g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.601mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.751mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.855mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.539mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.849g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins