Fudge vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between fudge and mars
- Fudge has more iron than mars.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 26% more.
- Fudge contains 2 times more iron than mars. Fudge contains 1.77mg of iron, while mars contains 0.86mg.
- Mars contains less sugar.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of fudge is 49.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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 | +105.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.7% |
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 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +477.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +142.1% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.7% |
| 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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.329mg | 37% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.448g | 11.651g | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 18% | |
| Fats | 10.41g | 19.32g | 14% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 0.86mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.943g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 44µg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 45mg | 136mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 49mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 4% | |
| Protein | 2.39g | 4.28g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 411kcal | 475kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 10mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.373g | 2% | |
| Caffeine | 8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.176mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.012mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 76.44g | 72.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.74g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 73.12g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.165g | 0.131g | N/A |
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
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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 - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fudge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins