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Durian vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Durian and Mars

  • Durian has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Mars has more Calcium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Durian is 21% higher.
  • Mars has 2 times less Fiber than Durian. Durian has 3.8g of Fiber, while Mars has 2g.
  • Durian is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Durian, raw or frozen 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.
Durian
7
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2
Mars
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 22% 17% 39% 1% 8% 69% 43% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +100%

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.
Durian
8
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1
Mars
Contains more Vitamin C +3840%
Contains more Vitamin A +279.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 66% 94% 47% 21% 14% 73% 27% 0% 0%
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 +3840%
Contains more Vitamin A +279.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Durian
1
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4
Mars
Contains more Water +3722.9%
Contains more Protein +191.2%
Contains more Fats +262.5%
Contains more Carbs +167.3%
Contains more Other +105.4%
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 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 Water +3722.9%
Contains more Protein +191.2%
Contains more Fats +262.5%
Contains more Carbs +167.3%
Contains more Other +105.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Durian Mars Opinion
Net carbs 23.29g 70.4g Mars
Protein 1.47g 4.28g Mars
Fats 5.33g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 27.09g 72.4g Mars
Calories 147kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Durian
Fiber 3.8g 2g Durian
Calcium 6mg 90mg Mars
Iron 0.43mg 0.86mg Mars
Magnesium 30mg Durian
Phosphorus 39mg Durian
Potassium 436mg Durian
Sodium 2mg 136mg Durian
Zinc 0.28mg Durian
Copper 0.207mg Durian
Manganese 0.325mg Durian
Vitamin A 44IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Durian
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0.5mg Durian
Vitamin B1 0.374mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.2mg Durian
Vitamin B3 1.074mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.23mg Durian
Vitamin B6 0.316mg Durian
Folate 36µg Durian
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Durian
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Durian
Saturated Fat 11.651g Durian

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Durian 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
28%
Durian
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Durian
Durian is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Durian
Durian is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Durian
Durian is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Durian
Durian is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.