Carrot vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Carrot and Mars?
- Carrot is richer in Vitamin C, yet Mars is richer in Iron, and Calcium.
- Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 58% higher.
- Carrot has 12 times more Vitamin C than Mars. Carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C, while Mars has 0.5mg.
- Carrot contains less Sugar.
We used Carrots, raw 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.
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Sodium
-49.3%
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Calcium
+172.7%
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Iron
+186.7%
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-49.3%
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Calcium
+172.7%
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Iron
+186.7%
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
+9903.6%
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Vitamin C
+1080%
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Vitamin A
+9903.6%
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Vitamin C
+1080%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+5093.5%
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Protein
+360.2%
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Fats
+7950%
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Carbs
+655.7%
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+139.6%
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+5093.5%
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+360.2%
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+7950%
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+655.7%
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+139.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-99.7%
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Saturated Fat
-99.7%
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 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 | 6.78g | 70.4g |
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| Protein | 0.93g | 4.28g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 19.32g |
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| Carbs | 9.58g | 72.4g |
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| Calories | 41kcal | 475kcal |
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| Starch | 1.43g |
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| Fructose | 0.55g |
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| Sugar | 4.74g | 58.94g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.86mg |
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| Magnesium | 12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg |
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| Potassium | 320mg |
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| Sodium | 69mg | 136mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.045mg |
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| Manganese | 0.143mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 16706IU | 167IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 835µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.191mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg |
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| Leucine | 0.102mg |
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| Lysine | 0.101mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.069mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 11.651g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
98%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carrot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins