Beans vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between beans and mars
- Beans have more fiber, while mars has more iron.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% higher.
- Mars contains 3 times less fiber than beans. Beans contain 5.5g of fiber, while mars contains 2g.
- The amount of sugar in beans is lower.
- Beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beans is 33, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
The food types used in this comparison are Beans, baked, canned, no salt added 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 PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
Contains more IronIron | +196.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +520% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 0.103g | 11.651g | 52% |
Fats | 0.4g | 19.32g | 29% |
Copper | 0.206mg | 23% | |
Calories | 105kcal | 475kcal | 19% |
Carbs | 20.49g | 72.4g | 17% |
Phosphorus | 104mg | 15% | |
Fiber | 5.5g | 2g | 14% |
Zinc | 1.4mg | 13% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 13% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
Potassium | 296mg | 9% | |
Magnesium | 32mg | 8% | |
Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
Iron | 0.29mg | 0.86mg | 7% |
Choline | 30.8mg | 6% | |
Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
Sodium | 1mg | 136mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
Calcium | 50mg | 90mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.43mg | 3% | |
Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
Protein | 4.8g | 4.28g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.172g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 14.99g | 70.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 7.78g | 58.94g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.131g | N/A |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +4170.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4730% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +253.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +34.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |