Dried fruit vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between dried fruit and mars
- Mars contains less vitamin A, iron, and fiber than dried fruit.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for dried fruit is 69% higher.
- Mars has 4 times less fiber than dried fruit. Dried fruit has 7.3g of fiber, while mars has 2g.
- Dried fruit is lower in sugar.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index than dried fruit.
Food types used in this article are Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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 | +209.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1717.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3688.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| 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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 11.651g | 53% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1162mg | 34% | |
| Fats | 0.51g | 19.32g | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 0.86mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 2g | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 20% | |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 241kcal | 475kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 10mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 3% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 62.64g | 72.4g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.39g | 4.28g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 55.34g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0% |
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
24%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried fruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.634g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)