Candy bar vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are candy bar and mars different?
- Candy bar has more fiber than mars.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 35% higher.
- Candy bar contains 2 times more fiber than mars. While candy bar contains 4.1g of fiber, mars contains only 2g.
- Candy bar has less sugar.
- Candy bar has a lower glycemic index (51) than mars (62).
Candies, peanut bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies are the varieties used 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.8% |
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 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +262.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.8% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 11769% | |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 71% | |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 54% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 50% | |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 44% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 42% | |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 36% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 11.651g | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 27% | |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 26% | |
| Fats | 33.7g | 19.32g | 22% |
| Protein | 15.5g | 4.28g | 22% |
| Folate | 75µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 407mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2g | 8% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 72.4g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 475kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 136mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.973g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins