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Castanea crenata vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Castanea crenata and Mars

  • Castanea crenata has more Vitamin C, and Iron, however, Mars has more Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 58% higher.
  • Mars has 53 times less Vitamin C than Castanea crenata. Castanea crenata has 26.3mg of Vitamin C, while Mars has 0.5mg.
  • Castanea crenata is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.

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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 Iron +68.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Calcium +190.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +68.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Calcium +190.3%

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 +5160%
Contains more Vitamin A +351.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 88% 86% 38% 29% 13% 66% 36% 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 +5160%
Contains more Vitamin A +351.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3512.4%
Contains more Protein +90.2%
Contains more Fats +3545.3%
Contains more Carbs +107.4%
Contains more Other +155.6%
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 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 Water +3512.4%
Contains more Protein +90.2%
Contains more Fats +3545.3%
Contains more Carbs +107.4%
Contains more Other +155.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Castanea crenata 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 Castanea crenata Mars Opinion
Net carbs 34.91g 70.4g Mars
Protein 2.25g 4.28g Mars
Fats 0.53g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 34.91g 72.4g Mars
Calories 154kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Castanea crenata
Fiber 2g Mars
Calcium 31mg 90mg Mars
Iron 1.45mg 0.86mg Castanea crenata
Magnesium 49mg Castanea crenata
Phosphorus 72mg Castanea crenata
Potassium 329mg Castanea crenata
Sodium 14mg 136mg Castanea crenata
Zinc 1.1mg Castanea crenata
Copper 0.562mg Castanea crenata
Manganese 1.591mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin A 37IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin C 26.3mg 0.5mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B1 0.344mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B2 0.163mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B3 1.5mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B5 0.206mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B6 0.283mg Castanea crenata
Folate 47µg Castanea crenata
Tryptophan 0.032mg Castanea crenata
Threonine 0.09mg Castanea crenata
Isoleucine 0.111mg Castanea crenata
Leucine 0.139mg Castanea crenata
Lysine 0.147mg Castanea crenata
Methionine 0.054mg Castanea crenata
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Castanea crenata
Valine 0.134mg Castanea crenata
Histidine 0.056mg Castanea crenata
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Castanea crenata
Trans Fat 0.131g Castanea crenata
Saturated Fat 0.078g 11.651g Castanea crenata
Monounsaturated Fat 0.278g Castanea crenata
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g Castanea crenata

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Castanea crenata 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
30%
Castanea crenata
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Castanea crenata
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.573g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata 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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.