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Apple vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Apple and Mars

  • Apple has less Iron, and Calcium.
  • Mars covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 58% more than Apple.

Food varieties used in this article are Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
8
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2
Mars
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +616.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +616.7%

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.
Apple
11
:
1
Mars
Contains more Vitamin C +820%
Contains more Vitamin A +209.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
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 C +820%
Contains more Vitamin A +209.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
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4
Mars
Contains more Water +4932.9%
Contains more Protein +1546.2%
Contains more Fats +11264.7%
Contains more Carbs +424.3%
Contains more Other +1050%
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 +4932.9%
Contains more Protein +1546.2%
Contains more Fats +11264.7%
Contains more Carbs +424.3%
Contains more Other +1050%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
3
:
0
Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple Mars
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 Apple Mars Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 70.4g Mars
Protein 0.26g 4.28g Mars
Fats 0.17g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 13.81g 72.4g Mars
Calories 52kcal 475kcal Mars
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 58.94g Apple
Fiber 2.4g 2g Apple
Calcium 6mg 90mg Mars
Iron 0.12mg 0.86mg Mars
Magnesium 5mg Apple
Phosphorus 11mg Apple
Potassium 107mg Apple
Sodium 1mg 136mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg Apple
Copper 0.027mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg Apple
Vitamin A 54IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0.5mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.026mg Apple
Vitamin B3 0.091mg Apple
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Apple
Folate 3µg Apple
Vitamin K 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Apple
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 11.651g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apple 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
5%
Apple
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.623g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple 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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.