Ginger vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Ginger and Mars different?
- Ginger is richer in Vitamin C, while Mars is higher in Calcium.
- Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 57% more than Ginger.
- Ginger contains 10 times more Vitamin C than Mars. Ginger contains 5mg of Vitamin C, while Mars contains 0.5mg.
- Ginger is lower in Sodium.
Ginger root, raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies types were used in this article.
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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.
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Sodium
-90.4%
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Calcium
+462.5%
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Iron
+43.3%
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-90.4%
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Calcium
+462.5%
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Iron
+43.3%
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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Vitamin C
+900%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+900%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+4540.6%
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Protein
+135.2%
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Fats
+2476%
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Carbs
+307.4%
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+198.7%
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+4540.6%
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+135.2%
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+2476%
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+307.4%
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+198.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Net carbs | 15.77g | 70.4g |
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| Protein | 1.82g | 4.28g |
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| Fats | 0.75g | 19.32g |
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| Carbs | 17.77g | 72.4g |
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| Calories | 80kcal | 475kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 58.94g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 2g | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.86mg |
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| Magnesium | 43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 34mg |
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| Potassium | 415mg |
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| Sodium | 13mg | 136mg |
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| Zinc | 0.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.226mg |
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| Manganese | 0.229mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 167IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin C | 5mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg |
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| Folate | 11µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.036mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.074mg |
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| Lysine | 0.057mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg |
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| Valine | 0.073mg |
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| Histidine | 0.03mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.203g | 11.651g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.154g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs 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
9%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger is relatively richer in vitamins