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Chunky bar vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chunky bar and Mars

    The food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, CHUNKY Bar 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 0% 30% 0% 34% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0%
    Mars
    0
    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 less SodiumSodium -72.1%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~90mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~mg
    ~equal in Iron ~0.86mg
    ~equal in Copper ~mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~µg

    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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Mars
    2
    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% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
    ~equal in Folate ~µg
    ~equal in Choline ~mg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    8% 28% 60% 3% 2%
    Protein: 7.5 g
    Fats: 27.5 g
    Carbs: 60 g
    Water: 2.9 g
    Other: 2.1 g
    Mars
    2
    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 +75.2%
    Contains more FatsFats +42.3%
    Contains more WaterWater +70.6%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.7%
    ~equal in Other ~2.3g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    100%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.5 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
    Mars
    1
    100%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~11.651g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Chunky bar Mars Opinion
    Calories 475kcal 475kcal
    Protein 7.5g 4.28g Chunky bar
    Fats 27.5g 19.32g Chunky bar
    Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
    Net carbs 57.5g 70.4g Mars
    Carbs 60g 72.4g Mars
    Cholesterol 10mg 12mg Chunky bar
    Calcium 100mg 90mg Chunky bar
    Iron 0.9mg 0.86mg Chunky bar
    Sugar 52.5g 58.94g Chunky bar
    Fiber 2.5g 2g Chunky bar
    Sodium 38mg 136mg Chunky bar
    Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Mars
    Trans Fat 0.16g 0.131g Mars
    Saturated Fat 12.5g 11.651g Mars

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Chunky bar Mars
    Low Calories diet Equal
    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
    0%
    Chunky bar
    1%
    Mars
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    7%
    Chunky bar
    8%
    Mars

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Mars
    Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.849g)
    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Chunky bar
    Chunky bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Chunky bar
    Chunky bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.44g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Chunky bar
    Chunky bar contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Chunky bar
    Chunky bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Chunky bar
    Chunky bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
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    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
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    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

    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. Chunky bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167586/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.