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Chocolate cake vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate cake and Mars

  • The amount of Iron in Chocolate cake is higher than in Mars.
  • Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 31% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake contains 5 times more Cholesterol than Mars. While Chocolate cake contains 58mg of Cholesterol, Mars contains only 12mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 +87.2%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +87.2%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -56.8%

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 A +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 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 A +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Water +1335.3%
Contains more Fats +27.9%
Contains more Carbs +35.6%
Contains more Other +27.8%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 +23.8%
Contains more Water +1335.3%
Contains more Fats +27.9%
Contains more Carbs +35.6%
Contains more Other +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate cake Mars
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chocolate cake Mars Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 70.4g Mars
Protein 5.3g 4.28g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 53.4g 72.4g Mars
Calories 371kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 2g Mars
Calcium 60mg 90mg Mars
Iron 1.61mg 0.86mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 136mg Mars
Zinc 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 12mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 11.651g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake 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
15%
Chocolate cake
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.