Caramel vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between caramel and mars?
- Caramel has less iron and fiber than mars.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 46% higher.
- Caramel has 2 times more sodium than mars. Caramel has 245mg of sodium, while mars has 136mg.
We used Candies, caramels and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +53.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +514.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +400% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
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Protein
~4.28g
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Carbs
~72.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.7% |
| 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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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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| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 11.651g | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 20% | |
| Fats | 8.1g | 19.32g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.86mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 245mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 475kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 77g | 72.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 4.6g | 4.28g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 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
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.175g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins