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 from 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.
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.
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Iron
+12.8%
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Calcium
+15.4%
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Sodium
-12.8%
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Iron
+12.8%
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Calcium
+15.4%
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-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.
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Vitamin A
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+262.1%
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Fats
+74.4%
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Carbs
+52.7%
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Other
+27.8%
Equal in Water - 1.7
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+262.1%
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+74.4%
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+52.7%
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+27.8%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-59.8%
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Saturated Fat
-59.8%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Net carbs | 43.3g | 70.4g |
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| Protein | 15.5g | 4.28g |
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| Fats | 33.7g | 19.32g |
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| Carbs | 47.4g | 72.4g |
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| Calories | 522kcal | 475kcal |
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| Sugar | 42.22g | 58.94g |
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| Fiber | 4.1g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.86mg |
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| Magnesium | 110mg |
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| Phosphorus | 308mg |
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| Potassium | 407mg |
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| Sodium | 156mg | 136mg |
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| Zinc | 3.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.774mg |
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| Manganese | 1.243mg |
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| Selenium | 4.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 167IU |
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| Vitamin E | 4.1mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg |
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| Folate | 75µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.149mg |
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| Threonine | 0.52mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.534mg |
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| Leucine | 0.986mg |
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| Lysine | 0.545mg |
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| Methionine | 0.185mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg |
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| Valine | 0.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.385mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.678g | 11.651g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 16.721g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g |
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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
2975%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.72g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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