Chocolate pudding vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chocolate pudding and mars
- Chocolate pudding has less fiber and iron.
- Mars covers your daily saturated fat needs 53% more than chocolate pudding.
- Mars contains 2 times less sodium than chocolate pudding. Chocolate pudding contains 284mg of sodium, while mars contains 136mg.
- The glycemic index of mars is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk 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 | +15.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.1% |
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 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
18.89 g
Water:
74.59 g
Other:
1.45 g
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +4287.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +906.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +283.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.064 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.561 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.132 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 | -90.9% |
| 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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.064g | 11.651g | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 238mg | 34% | |
| Fats | 1.92g | 19.32g | 27% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 475kcal | 19% |
| Carbs | 18.89g | 72.4g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.147mg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.068mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.86mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2g | 6% |
| Sodium | 284mg | 136mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 168mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 46µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 33IU | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.062mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 3.15g | 4.28g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.561g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 104mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.108mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.132g | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.49g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.295mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Caffeine | 1mg | 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
27%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.587g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate pudding is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate pudding is relatively richer in vitamins