Custard vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between custard and mars
- Mars has more fiber and iron than custard.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 48% more.
- Custard contains 4 times more cholesterol than mars. Custard contains 51mg of cholesterol, while mars contains 12mg.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of custard is 35.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 CalciumCalcium | +54.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| 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 | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +4220.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +383% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +311.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +139.6% |
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Protein
~4.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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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| Saturated fat | 2.032g | 11.651g | 44% |
| Fats | 4g | 19.32g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 19% | |
| Calories | 122kcal | 475kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 17.6g | 72.4g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.699mg | 14% | |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 6µg | 11% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.86mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 47IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 52µg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 207mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.061mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 139mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.127g | 3% | |
| Sodium | 84mg | 136mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.312g | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.132mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 3.99g | 4.28g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.6g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.82g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.173mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.619g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins