Croissant vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Croissant and Mars
- Croissant has more Iron, while Mars has more Calcium.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 18% higher.
- Mars contains 3 times less Sodium than Croissant. Croissant contains 467mg of Sodium, while Mars contains 136mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Mars is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +136% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +143.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +345.5% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1264.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~19.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~11.651g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 406kcal | 475kcal |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 4.28g |
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| Fats | 21g | 19.32g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 70.4g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 72.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 12mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.86mg |
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| Sugar | 11.26g | 58.94g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 136mg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 167IU |
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| Vitamin A | 206µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 88µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Choline | 38.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 11.651g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
33%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.0080000000000009g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins