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Edible mushroom vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Edible mushroom and Mars

  • Mars has more Calcium than Edible mushroom.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 58% more.
  • Edible mushroom contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mushrooms, white, raw 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 less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +72%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +72%

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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Mars
Contains more Vitamin C +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 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 +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +5338.2%
Contains more Protein +38.5%
Contains more Fats +5582.4%
Contains more Carbs +2120.9%
Contains more Other +167.4%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 +5338.2%
Contains more Protein +38.5%
Contains more Fats +5582.4%
Contains more Carbs +2120.9%
Contains more Other +167.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edible mushroom 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 Edible mushroom Mars Opinion
Net carbs 2.26g 70.4g Mars
Protein 3.09g 4.28g Mars
Fats 0.34g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 3.26g 72.4g Mars
Calories 22kcal 475kcal Mars
Fructose 0.17g Edible mushroom
Sugar 1.98g 58.94g Edible mushroom
Fiber 1g 2g Mars
Calcium 3mg 90mg Mars
Iron 0.5mg 0.86mg Mars
Magnesium 9mg Edible mushroom
Phosphorus 86mg Edible mushroom
Potassium 318mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 5mg 136mg Edible mushroom
Zinc 0.52mg Edible mushroom
Copper 0.318mg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.047mg Edible mushroom
Selenium 9.3µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin E 0.01mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 7IU Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0.2µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0.5mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B1 0.081mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.402mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 3.607mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.497mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg Edible mushroom
Folate 17µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B12 0.04µg Edible mushroom
Tryptophan 0.035mg Edible mushroom
Threonine 0.107mg Edible mushroom
Isoleucine 0.076mg Edible mushroom
Leucine 0.12mg Edible mushroom
Lysine 0.107mg Edible mushroom
Methionine 0.031mg Edible mushroom
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Edible mushroom
Valine 0.232mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.057mg Edible mushroom
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Edible mushroom
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.05g 11.651g Edible mushroom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
27%
Edible mushroom
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.601g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom 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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.