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Mars vs. 100 grand bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mars and 100 grand bar?

  • 100 grand bar has less Iron than Mars.
  • Mars has 2 times more Fiber than 100 grand bar. Mars has 2g of Fiber, while 100 grand bar has 1g.
  • 100 grand bar contains less Sugar.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Candies, NESTLE, 100 GRAND Bar types in this comparison.

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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.
Mars
3
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 23% 14% 13% 62% 27% 37% 26% 22% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.4%
Contains more IronIron +152.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33%

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.
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% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 2.3% 7.6% 8.4% 0% 15% 27% 3.7% 11% 3.7% 36% 16% 3.8% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
3
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
3% 19% 71% 6%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 19.33 g
Carbs: 70.97 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.2%
Contains more OtherOther +109.1%
Contains more WaterWater +258.8%
~equal in Fats ~19.33g
~equal in Carbs ~70.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
1
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
62% 31% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.388 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~11.9g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars 100 grand bar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars 100 grand bar Opinion
Calories 475kcal 468kcal Mars
Protein 4.28g 2.5g Mars
Fats 19.32g 19.33g 100 grand bar
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.7mg 100 grand bar
Net carbs 70.4g 69.97g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 70.97g Mars
Cholesterol 12mg 12mg
Magnesium 25mg 100 grand bar
Calcium 90mg 76mg Mars
Potassium 163mg 100 grand bar
Iron 0.86mg 0.34mg Mars
Sugar 58.94g 51.9g 100 grand bar
Fiber 2g 1g Mars
Copper 0.185mg 100 grand bar
Zinc 0.99mg 100 grand bar
Phosphorus 86mg 100 grand bar
Sodium 136mg 203mg Mars
Vitamin A 167IU 127IU Mars
Vitamin A 38µg 100 grand bar
Vitamin E 0.42mg 100 grand bar
Manganese 0.172mg 100 grand bar
Selenium 2.5µg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B3 0.198mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B5 0.182mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 100 grand bar
Vitamin K 6.2µg 100 grand bar
Folate 5µg 100 grand bar
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g 100 grand bar
Choline 24.6mg 100 grand bar
Saturated Fat 11.651g 11.9g Mars
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 100 grand bar
Polyunsaturated fat 1.388g 100 grand bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars 100 grand bar
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
1%
Mars
11%
100 grand bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
26%
100 grand bar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (12 mg)

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/nutrients
  2. 100 grand bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168761/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.