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Bean vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bean and Mars

  • Bean has 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 Bean. Bean contains 5.5g of Fiber, while Mars contains 2g.
  • The amount of Sugar in Bean is lower.

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.
Bean
Bean
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Mars
Mars
2
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 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%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Bean
Bean
9
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 10% 6.4% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Mars
Mars
1
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 +520%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +57.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bean
Bean
2
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Mars
Mars
3
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 +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
Bean
Bean
3
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.172 g
Mars
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 -99.1%
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.
Bean 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 Bean Mars Opinion
Calories 105kcal 475kcal Mars
Protein 4.8g 4.28g Bean
Fats 0.4g 19.32g Mars
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0.5mg Bean
Net carbs 14.99g 70.4g Mars
Carbs 20.49g 72.4g Mars
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Bean
Magnesium 32mg Bean
Calcium 50mg 90mg Mars
Potassium 296mg Bean
Iron 0.29mg 0.86mg Mars
Sugar 7.78g 58.94g Bean
Fiber 5.5g 2g Bean
Copper 0.206mg Bean
Zinc 1.4mg Bean
Phosphorus 104mg Bean
Sodium 1mg 136mg Bean
Vitamin A 106IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Bean
Vitamin E 0.15mg Bean
Selenium 4.5µg Bean
Vitamin B1 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Bean
Vitamin B3 0.43mg Bean
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Bean
Vitamin K 0.8µg Bean
Folate 24µg Bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Bean
Choline 30.8mg Bean
Saturated Fat 0.103g 11.651g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.035g Bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.172g Bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean 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
11%
Bean
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Bean
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bean
Bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bean
Bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean
Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean
Bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean
Bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean
Bean 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. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.