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Ladyfinger vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ladyfinger and Mars

  • Mars has less Iron.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily Cholesterol needs 70% more than Mars.
  • Mars contains 4 times less Iron than Ladyfinger. Ladyfinger contains 3.58mg of Iron, while Mars contains 0.86mg.
  • Mars has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind 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.
Contains more Iron +316.3%
Contains more Calcium +91.5%
Equal in Sodium - 136
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +316.3%
Contains more Calcium +91.5%
Equal in Sodium - 136

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 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 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 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +147.7%
Contains more Water +1047.1%
Contains more Fats +112.3%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Other +109.1%
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 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 Protein +147.7%
Contains more Water +1047.1%
Contains more Fats +112.3%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Other +109.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ladyfinger Mars
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Ladyfinger Mars Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 70.4g Mars
Protein 10.6g 4.28g Ladyfinger
Fats 9.1g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 59.7g 72.4g Mars
Calories 363kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Ladyfinger
Fiber 1g 2g Mars
Calcium 47mg 90mg Mars
Iron 3.58mg 0.86mg Ladyfinger
Magnesium 12mg Ladyfinger
Phosphorus 173mg Ladyfinger
Potassium 113mg Ladyfinger
Sodium 147mg 136mg Mars
Zinc 1.14mg Ladyfinger
Copper 0.095mg Ladyfinger
Manganese 0.24mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin A 556IU 167IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.284mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B2 0.428mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 2.104mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B5 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.122mg Ladyfinger
Folate 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Tryptophan 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.516mg Ladyfinger
Leucine 0.861mg Ladyfinger
Lysine 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.511mg Ladyfinger
Valine 0.579mg Ladyfinger
Histidine 0.248mg Ladyfinger
Cholesterol 221mg 12mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Ladyfinger
Saturated Fat 3.022g 11.651g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.745g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g Ladyfinger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger 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
41%
Ladyfinger
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger 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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.