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Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate and mars

  • Mars contains less fiber and vitamin A than ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% higher.
  • Mars contains 3 times less cholesterol than ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate. Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate contains 34mg of cholesterol, while mars contains 12mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Mars
0
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 CalciumCalcium +21.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Iron ~0.86mg

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Mars
0
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 CVitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 27% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 26.8 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1 g
Mars
4
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 +3176.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.6%
Contains more FatsFats +52.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +170.1%
Contains more OtherOther +130%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Mars
0
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.6%
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.
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate Mars
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate Mars DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.8g 11.651g 22%
Copper 0.135mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 15%
Carbs 26.8g 72.4g 15%
Phosphorus 107mg 15%
Vitamin A 118µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 12%
Calories 237kcal 475kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 11%
Fiber 4.8g 2g 11%
Fats 12.7g 19.32g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 8%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Cholesterol 34mg 12mg 7%
Potassium 249mg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Zinc 0.58mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 4%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Folate 16µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 3%
Sodium 76mg 136mg 3%
Calcium 109mg 90mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Protein 3.8g 4.28g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Iron 0.93mg 0.86mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 22g 70.4g N/A
Sugar 6.35g 58.94g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate Mars
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate
0%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.851g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate 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 creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170270/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.