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Chocolate vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chocolate and mars

  • Mars contains less iron and fiber than chocolate.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for chocolate is 90% higher.
  • Mars has 4 times less fiber than chocolate. Chocolate has 7g of fiber, while mars has 2g.
  • Mars is lower in saturated fat.
  • Mars has a higher glycemic index than chocolate.

Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Mars
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +832.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Mars
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Mars
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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 ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more FatsFats +61.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.4%
Contains more WaterWater +75.3%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Mars
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Mars DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 114%
Iron 8.02mg 0.86mg 90%
Manganese 1.419mg 62%
Magnesium 146mg 35%
Saturated fat 18.519g 11.651g 31%
Phosphorus 206mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 24%
Fiber 7g 2g 20%
Fats 31.28g 19.32g 18%
Zinc 2.01mg 18%
Potassium 559mg 16%
Caffeine 43mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 10%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 5%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Sodium 24mg 136mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 4%
Calories 546kcal 475kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Carbs 61.17g 72.4g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 3%
Calcium 56mg 90mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 2%
Protein 4.88g 4.28g 1%
Cholesterol 8mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 54.17g 70.4g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 58.94g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g 0.131g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Mars
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Chocolate
0%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.868g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.