Coconut vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Coconut and Mars?
- Coconut is richer in Fiber, and Iron, yet Mars is richer in Calcium.
- Coconut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 90% higher.
- Coconut has 5 times more Fiber than Mars. Coconut has 9g of Fiber, while Mars has 2g.
- Mars contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Nuts, coconut meat, raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies types in this comparison.
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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.
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Iron
+182.6%
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Sodium
-85.3%
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Calcium
+542.9%
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Iron
+182.6%
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Sodium
-85.3%
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Calcium
+542.9%
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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Vitamin C
+560%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+560%
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Vitamin A
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+73.3%
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Water
+2664.1%
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Protein
+28.5%
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Carbs
+375.4%
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Other
+139.6%
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+73.3%
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+2664.1%
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Protein
+28.5%
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+375.4%
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+139.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-60.8%
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Saturated Fat
-60.8%
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 6.23g | 70.4g |
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| Protein | 3.33g | 4.28g |
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| Fats | 33.49g | 19.32g |
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| Carbs | 15.23g | 72.4g |
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| Calories | 354kcal | 475kcal |
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| Sugar | 6.23g | 58.94g |
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| Fiber | 9g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 0.86mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg |
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| Potassium | 356mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 136mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.435mg |
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| Manganese | 1.5mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 167IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg |
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| Folate | 26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.121mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.131mg |
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| Leucine | 0.247mg |
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| Lysine | 0.147mg |
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| Methionine | 0.062mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg |
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| Valine | 0.202mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 29.698g | 11.651g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.425g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats 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
8%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.047g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut is relatively richer in vitamins