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Cardamom vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cardamom and Mars different?

  • Cardamom is higher than Mars in Iron, Fiber, Calcium, and Vitamin C.
  • Cardamom covers your daily need of Iron 164% more than Mars.
  • Cardamom contains 42 times more Vitamin C than Mars. Cardamom contains 21mg of Vitamin C, while Mars contains 0.5mg.
  • Cardamom is lower in Sodium.

Spices, cardamom and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies types were 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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Mars
Contains more Calcium +325.6%
Contains more Iron +1524.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +325.6%
Contains more Iron +1524.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%

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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Mars
Contains more Vitamin C +4100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 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 C +4100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains more Protein +151.4%
Contains more Water +387.1%
Contains more Other +151.7%
Contains more Fats +188.4%
Equal in Carbs - 72.4
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 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 Protein +151.4%
Contains more Water +387.1%
Contains more Other +151.7%
Contains more Fats +188.4%
Equal in Carbs - 72.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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0
Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardamom Mars
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Mars Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 70.4g Mars
Protein 10.76g 4.28g Cardamom
Fats 6.7g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 68.47g 72.4g Mars
Calories 311kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Cardamom
Fiber 28g 2g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 90mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 0.86mg Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 136mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg Cardamom
Manganese 28mg Cardamom
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin C 21mg 0.5mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.182mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.102mg Cardamom
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Cardamom
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Cardamom
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Cardamom
Saturated Fat 0.68g 11.651g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardamom 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
20%
Cardamom
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.971g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cardamom
Cardamom 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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.