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Corned beef vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corned beef and Mars different?

  • Corned beef is higher in Iron, however, Mars is richer in Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Corned beef is 36% higher.
  • Corned beef contains 8 times more Cholesterol than Mars. While Corned beef contains 98mg of Cholesterol, Mars contains only 12mg.

Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +116.3%
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +116.3%
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains less Sodium -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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +324.5%
Contains more Water +3417.1%
Contains more Other +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +15304.3%
Equal in Fats - 19.32
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 Protein +324.5%
Contains more Water +3417.1%
Contains more Other +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +15304.3%
Equal in Fats - 19.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.6%
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Mars Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 70.4g Mars
Protein 18.17g 4.28g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 0.47g 72.4g Mars
Calories 251kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 0g 58.94g Corned beef
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Calcium 8mg 90mg Mars
Iron 1.86mg 0.86mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg Corned beef
Phosphorus 125mg Corned beef
Potassium 145mg Corned beef
Sodium 973mg 136mg Mars
Zinc 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.026mg Corned beef
Vitamin B2 0.17mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 12mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 11.651g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Mars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Corned beef
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 837mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.311g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.