Crouton vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Crouton and Mars
- Mars contains less Iron, and Fiber than Crouton.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 51% higher.
- Mars has 5 times less Sodium than Crouton. Crouton has 698mg of Sodium, while Mars has 136mg.
Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain 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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Iron
+374.4%
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Calcium
+18.4%
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Sodium
-80.5%
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Iron
+374.4%
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Calcium
+18.4%
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Sodium
-80.5%
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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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+178%
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Water
+223.5%
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Fats
+192.7%
Equal in Carbs - 72.4
Equal in Other - 2.3
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Protein
+178%
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+223.5%
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+192.7%
Equal in Carbs - 72.4
Equal in Other - 2.3
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-87%
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Saturated Fat
-87%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 68.4g | 70.4g |
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| Protein | 11.9g | 4.28g |
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| Fats | 6.6g | 19.32g |
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| Carbs | 73.5g | 72.4g |
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| Calories | 407kcal | 475kcal |
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| Sugar | 58.94g |
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| Fiber | 5.1g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 76mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 4.08mg | 0.86mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 115mg |
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| Potassium | 124mg |
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| Sodium | 698mg | 136mg |
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| Zinc | 0.89mg |
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| Copper | 0.163mg |
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| Manganese | 0.5mg |
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| Selenium | 37.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 167IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg |
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| Folate | 132µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.14mg |
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| Threonine | 0.337mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 0.832mg |
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| Lysine | 0.278mg |
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| Methionine | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg |
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| Valine | 0.514mg |
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| Histidine | 0.255mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.51g | 11.651g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.059g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g |
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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
38%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crouton is relatively richer in vitamins