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Ice pop vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ice pop and Mars

  • Ice pop has less Calcium, and Fiber.
  • Mars covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 58% more than Ice pop.

Food varieties used in this article are Frozen novelties, ice type, pop 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.
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Mars
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +59.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 21% 1% 0% 2% 1% 5% 0% 0% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +59.3%

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.
Ice pop
11
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Mars
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
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% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 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 +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains more Water +4634.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +7950%
Contains more Carbs +276.5%
Contains more Other +5650%
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 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 +4634.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +7950%
Contains more Carbs +276.5%
Contains more Other +5650%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
16% 64% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.016 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice pop 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 Ice pop Mars Opinion
Net carbs 19.23g 70.4g Mars
Protein 0g 4.28g Mars
Fats 0.24g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 19.23g 72.4g Mars
Calories 79kcal 475kcal Mars
Fructose 2.72g Ice pop
Sugar 13.66g 58.94g Ice pop
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Calcium 0mg 90mg Mars
Iron 0.54mg 0.86mg Mars
Magnesium 1mg Ice pop
Potassium 15mg Ice pop
Sodium 7mg 136mg Ice pop
Zinc 0.15mg Ice pop
Selenium 0.2µg Ice pop
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.5mg Ice pop
Vitamin B5 0.001mg Ice pop
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Ice pop
Trans Fat 0.131g Ice pop
Saturated Fat 0.013g 11.651g Ice pop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g Ice pop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.016g Ice pop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice pop 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
0%
Ice pop
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Ice pop
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.638g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice pop
Ice pop is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice pop
Ice pop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice pop
Ice pop 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. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.