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Mars vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mars and pollock different?

  • Mars has more fiber than pollock.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 57% higher.
  • Pollock has less sugar.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index (0) than mars (62).

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +53.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.5%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Pollock
12
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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +1537.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +448.6%
Contains more WaterWater +4232.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 153%
Selenium 44.1µg 80%
Saturated fat 11.651g 0.159g 52%
Phosphorus 267mg 38%
Protein 4.28g 23.48g 38%
Fats 19.32g 1.18g 28%
Cholesterol 12mg 86mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 25%
Carbs 72.4g 0g 24%
Magnesium 81mg 19%
Calories 475kcal 111kcal 18%
Choline 91.6mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 17%
Potassium 430mg 13%
Sodium 136mg 419mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 9%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Copper 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 5%
Zinc 0.57mg 5%
Iron 0.86mg 0.56mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 4%
Calcium 90mg 72mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin A 17µg 2%
Manganese 0.018mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 0g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Pollock
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%
Mars
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $5)

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. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.