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Gingerbread vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingerbread and Mars different?

  • Gingerbread is higher than Mars in Iron.
  • Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 38% more than Gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread contains 3 times more Iron than Mars. Gingerbread contains 2.88mg of Iron, while Mars contains 0.86mg.
  • Mars is lower in Cholesterol.

Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Iron +234.9%
Contains more Calcium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +234.9%
Contains more Calcium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%

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 A +247.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
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% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 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 A +247.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1547.1%
Contains more Fats +17.8%
Contains more Carbs +47.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.28
Equal in Other - 2.3
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 +1547.1%
Contains more Fats +17.8%
Contains more Carbs +47.2%
Equal in Protein - 4.28
Equal in Other - 2.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
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Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Mars Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 70.4g Mars
Protein 3.9g 4.28g Mars
Fats 16.4g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 49.2g 72.4g Mars
Calories 356kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Gingerbread
Fiber 2g Mars
Calcium 71mg 90mg Mars
Iron 2.88mg 0.86mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg Gingerbread
Potassium 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 136mg Mars
Zinc 0.39mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 12mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 11.651g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread 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
18%
Gingerbread
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.529g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.