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Cream pie vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cream pie and Mars

  • Cream pie has more Iron than Mars.
  • Cream pie contains 2 times more Sodium than Mars. Cream pie contains 266mg of Sodium, while Mars contains 136mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared 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.
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Mars
Contains more Iron +73.3%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -48.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 56% 14% 34% 15% 35% 12% 40% 22% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +73.3%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -48.9%

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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Mars
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 167
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 22% 3% 0% 22% 33% 12% 14% 5% 15% 15% 24%
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 C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 167

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains more Fats +16%
Contains more Water +1895.3%
Contains more Carbs +88.3%
Contains more Other +113%
Equal in Protein - 4.28
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 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 Fats +16%
Contains more Water +1895.3%
Contains more Carbs +88.3%
Contains more Other +113%
Equal in Protein - 4.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Equal in Saturated Fat - 11.651
59% 35% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.149 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 11.651

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream pie Mars Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 70.4g Mars
Protein 4.15g 4.28g Mars
Fats 22.41g 19.32g Cream pie
Carbs 38.44g 72.4g Mars
Calories 353kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 27.39g 58.94g Cream pie
Fiber 0.8g 2g Mars
Calcium 66mg 90mg Mars
Iron 1.49mg 0.86mg Cream pie
Magnesium 19mg Cream pie
Phosphorus 79mg Cream pie
Potassium 161mg Cream pie
Sodium 266mg 136mg Mars
Zinc 0.44mg Cream pie
Copper 0.118mg Cream pie
Manganese 0.161mg Cream pie
Selenium 6µg Cream pie
Vitamin A 166IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 46µg Cream pie
Vitamin E 1.09mg Cream pie
Vitamin D 3IU Cream pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cream pie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.087mg Cream pie
Vitamin B2 0.14mg Cream pie
Vitamin B3 0.605mg Cream pie
Vitamin B5 0.232mg Cream pie
Vitamin B6 0.02mg Cream pie
Folate 19µg Cream pie
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Cream pie
Vitamin K 9.5µg Cream pie
Cholesterol 12mg 12mg
Trans Fat 2.49g 0.131g Mars
Saturated Fat 12.449g 11.651g Mars
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Cream pie
Monounsaturated Fat 7.336g Cream pie
Polyunsaturated fat 1.149g Cream pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream pie 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
14%
Cream pie
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Cream pie
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.798g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream pie
Cream pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream pie
Cream pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream pie
Cream pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (12 mg)

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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.