Mars vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mars and almonds
- The amount of fiber, iron, and calcium in almonds is higher than in mars.
- Almonds cover your daily need for fiber 42% more than mars.
- Mars contains 136 times more Sodium than almonds. While mars contains 136mg of Sodium, almonds contain only 1mg.
- The amount of sodium in almonds is lower.
- Almonds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of almonds is 0, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Nuts, almonds.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +198.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +331.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +236% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +394.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +159.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 475kcal | 579kcal |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 21.15g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 49.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 9.05g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 21.55g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 270mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 269mg |
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| Potassium | 733mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 3.71mg |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 4.35g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 12.5g |
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| Copper | 1.031mg |
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| Zinc | 3.12mg |
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| Starch | 0.72g |
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| Phosphorus | 481mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg |
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| Manganese | 2.179mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg |
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| Folate | 44µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g | 0.015g |
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| Choline | 52.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 3.802g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 31.551g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.329g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.211mg |
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| Threonine | 0.601mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.751mg |
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| Leucine | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 0.568mg |
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| Methionine | 0.157mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg |
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| Valine | 0.855mg |
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| Histidine | 0.539mg |
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| Fructose | 0.11g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
142%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almonds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.849g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins