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Bottled water vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bottled water and Mars?

  • Mars is richer than Bottled water in Iron, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 58% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Bottled water is lower.

We used Water, bottled, generic and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies types in this article.

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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 less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 0% 3% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +∞%

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.
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Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +5781.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +11400%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.98 g
Other: 0.02 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 +5781.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +11400%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bottled water 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 Bottled water Mars Opinion
Net carbs 0g 70.4g Mars
Protein 0g 4.28g Mars
Fats 0g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 0g 72.4g Mars
Calories 0kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 0g 58.94g Bottled water
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Calcium 10mg 90mg Mars
Iron 0mg 0.86mg Mars
Magnesium 2mg Bottled water
Sodium 2mg 136mg Bottled water
Copper 0.007mg Bottled water
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Bottled water
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Bottled water
Saturated Fat 0g 11.651g Bottled water

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bottled water 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
0%
Bottled water
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Bottled water
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bottled water
Bottled water contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Bottled water
Bottled water is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bottled water
Bottled water is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bottled water
Bottled water 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. Bottled water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174158/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.