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Grenadine vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between grenadine and mars

  • Mars has more iron, calcium, and fiber than grenadine.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% more.
  • Grenadine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of grenadine is 100, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, grenadine 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 1.8% 2.5% 1.9% 8.7% 3.5% 1.7% 3.5% 0% 3.3%
Mars
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more IronIron +1620%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Mars
1
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 66.91 g
Water: 32.4 g
Other: 0.69 g
Mars
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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 WaterWater +1805.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
~equal in Carbs ~72.4g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grenadine Mars
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Grenadine Mars DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 11.651g 53%
Fats 0g 19.32g 30%
Calories 268kcal 475kcal 10%
Iron 0.05mg 0.86mg 10%
Protein 0g 4.28g 9%
Calcium 6mg 90mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Sodium 27mg 136mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Copper 0.026mg 3%
Carbs 66.91g 72.4g 2%
Magnesium 4mg 1%
Potassium 28mg 1%
Zinc 0.13mg 1%
Phosphorus 4mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 66.91g 70.4g N/A
Sugar 46.55g 58.94g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Grenadine Mars
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Grenadine
0%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Grenadine
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grenadine
Grenadine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grenadine
Grenadine is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grenadine
Grenadine contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grenadine
Grenadine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grenadine
Grenadine is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grenadine
Grenadine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grenadine
Grenadine 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. Grenadine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168088/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.