Chocolate ice cream vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Chocolate ice cream and Mars
- Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 24% more.
- Chocolate ice cream contains 3 times more Cholesterol than Mars. Chocolate ice cream contains 34mg of Cholesterol, while Mars contains 12mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice creams, chocolate 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 | +21.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +149.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
28.2 g
Water:
55.7 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3176.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.41 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 | -41.6% |
| 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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 216kcal | 475kcal |
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| Protein | 3.8g | 4.28g |
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| Fats | 11g | 19.32g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 27g | 70.4g |
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| Carbs | 28.2g | 72.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 34mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 109mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 249mg |
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| Iron | 0.93mg | 0.86mg |
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| Sugar | 25.36g | 58.94g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.135mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg |
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| Phosphorus | 107mg |
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| Sodium | 76mg | 136mg |
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| Vitamin A | 416IU | 167IU |
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| Vitamin A | 118µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.14mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.194mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.554mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 16µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Choline | 22.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.8g | 11.651g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.21g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.41g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
16%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.851g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (62)