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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 Calcium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -44.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.86
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains less Sodium -44.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.86

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 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
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 +149.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3176.5%
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Fats +75.6%
Contains more Carbs +156.7%
Contains more Other +76.9%
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 +3176.5%
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Fats +75.6%
Contains more Carbs +156.7%
Contains more Other +76.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Mars Opinion
Net carbs 27g 70.4g Mars
Protein 3.8g 4.28g Mars
Fats 11g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 28.2g 72.4g Mars
Calories 216kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 25.36g 58.94g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 2g Mars
Calcium 109mg 90mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.86mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 136mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 167IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.5mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Cholesterol 34mg 12mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 11.651g Chocolate ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Mars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Chocolate ice cream
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.851g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
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)

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 ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.