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Broth vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between broth and mars

  • Broth has more calcium; however, mars is richer in fiber.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1032% more.
  • Broth contains 2 times more calcium than mars. Broth contains 187mg of calcium, while mars contains 90mg.
  • Mars contains less sodium.
  • Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of broth is 45.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Mars
1
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 CalciumCalcium +107.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +19.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
~equal in Copper ~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.
Broth
10
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Mars
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +120%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Mars
2
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 +289.3%
Contains more WaterWater +33.5%
Contains more OtherOther +2038.3%
Contains more FatsFats +39.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +302%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
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 -70.6%
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.
Broth Mars
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Broth Mars DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 136mg 1032%
Selenium 28µg 51%
Saturated fat 3.43g 11.651g 37%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 30%
Protein 16.66g 4.28g 25%
Phosphorus 166mg 24%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Carbs 18.01g 72.4g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 15%
Magnesium 56mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Calories 267kcal 475kcal 10%
Calcium 187mg 90mg 10%
Potassium 309mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 8%
Folate 32µg 8%
Fats 13.88g 19.32g 8%
Manganese 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Iron 1.03mg 0.86mg 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 70.4g N/A
Cholesterol 13mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 17.36g 58.94g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
0%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 23739mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broth
Broth is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.