Cheese sandwich vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cheese sandwich and mars
- Mars has less iron and calcium.
- Mars covers your daily saturated fat needs 38% more than cheese sandwich.
- Mars contains 6 times less sodium than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 839mg of sodium, while mars contains 136mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +126.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +204.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.6% |
| 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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 61% | |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 55% | |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 47% | |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 44% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 11.651g | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 839mg | 136mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 30% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 26% | |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 0.86mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 20% | |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 18% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 204mg | 90mg | 11% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 4.28g | 11% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 9% | |
| Fats | 25g | 19.32g | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 72.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 475kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 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
85%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 703mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins