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Bit-o-honey vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bit-o-honey and Mars

  • The amount of Iron, Fiber, and Calcium in Mars is higher than in Bit-o-honey.
  • Mars covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 31% more than Bit-o-honey.
  • Mars has 2 times less Sodium than Bit-o-honey. Bit-o-honey has 295mg of Sodium, while Mars has 136mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews 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 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Mars
Mars
3
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 more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more IronIron +330%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.9%

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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
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 +60%
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 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 CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more WaterWater +388.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114%
Contains more FatsFats +157.6%
Contains more OtherOther +75.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 15% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 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 -52.8%
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.
Bit-o-honey Mars
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Bit-o-honey Mars Opinion
Calories 375kcal 475kcal Mars
Protein 2g 4.28g Mars
Fats 7.5g 19.32g Mars
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.5mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 80.69g 70.4g Bit-o-honey
Carbs 80.89g 72.4g Bit-o-honey
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Bit-o-honey
Magnesium 7mg Bit-o-honey
Calcium 35mg 90mg Mars
Potassium 44mg Bit-o-honey
Iron 0.2mg 0.86mg Mars
Sugar 48g 58.94g Bit-o-honey
Fiber 0.2g 2g Mars
Copper 0.026mg Bit-o-honey
Zinc 0.49mg Bit-o-honey
Phosphorus 28mg Bit-o-honey
Sodium 295mg 136mg Mars
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin E 0.3mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 0.038mg Bit-o-honey
Selenium 1.3µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B1 0.06mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.044mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B3 0.069mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B5 0.082mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Bit-o-honey
Folate 2µg Bit-o-honey
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Bit-o-honey
Choline 2.5mg Bit-o-honey
Saturated Fat 5.5g 11.651g Bit-o-honey
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g Bit-o-honey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.338g Bit-o-honey

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is better in case of low diet
Bit-o-honey 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
4%
Bit-o-honey
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Bit-o-honey
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.151g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey 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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.