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Chickpea raw vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chickpea raw and Mars different?

  • Chickpea raw is higher than Mars in Iron, and Fiber.
  • Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 55% more than Chickpea raw.
  • Chickpea raw contains 6 times more Fiber than Mars. Chickpea raw contains 12.2g of Fiber, while Mars contains 2g.
  • Chickpea raw is lower in Sugar.

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw 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.
Contains more Iron +401.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 162% 57% 108% 64% 4% 76% 219% 2780% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +401.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%

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 +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +149.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 17% 0% 14% 120% 49% 29% 96% 124% 418% 0% 23%
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 +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +149.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +378.3%
Contains more Water +351.8%
Contains more Other +24.3%
Contains more Fats +219.9%
Contains more Carbs +15%
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 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 +378.3%
Contains more Water +351.8%
Contains more Other +24.3%
Contains more Fats +219.9%
Contains more Carbs +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.603 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.731 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chickpea raw Mars Opinion
Net carbs 50.75g 70.4g Mars
Protein 20.47g 4.28g Chickpea raw
Fats 6.04g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 62.95g 72.4g Mars
Calories 378kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 10.7g 58.94g Chickpea raw
Fiber 12.2g 2g Chickpea raw
Calcium 57mg 90mg Mars
Iron 4.31mg 0.86mg Chickpea raw
Magnesium 79mg Chickpea raw
Phosphorus 252mg Chickpea raw
Potassium 718mg Chickpea raw
Sodium 24mg 136mg Chickpea raw
Zinc 2.76mg Chickpea raw
Copper 0.656mg Chickpea raw
Manganese 21.306mg Chickpea raw
Vitamin A 67IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chickpea raw
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chickpea raw
Vitamin C 4mg 0.5mg Chickpea raw
Vitamin B1 0.477mg Chickpea raw
Vitamin B2 0.212mg Chickpea raw
Vitamin B3 1.541mg Chickpea raw
Vitamin B5 1.588mg Chickpea raw
Vitamin B6 0.535mg Chickpea raw
Folate 557µg Chickpea raw
Vitamin K 9µg Chickpea raw
Tryptophan 0.2mg Chickpea raw
Threonine 0.766mg Chickpea raw
Isoleucine 0.882mg Chickpea raw
Leucine 1.465mg Chickpea raw
Lysine 1.377mg Chickpea raw
Methionine 0.27mg Chickpea raw
Phenylalanine 1.103mg Chickpea raw
Valine 0.865mg Chickpea raw
Histidine 0.566mg Chickpea raw
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Chickpea raw
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Chickpea raw
Saturated Fat 0.603g 11.651g Chickpea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.377g Chickpea raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.731g Chickpea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chickpea raw Mars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
74%
Chickpea raw
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Chickpea raw
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw 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. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.