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Mars vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mars and apple strudel?

  • Apple strudel has less calcium and iron than mars.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 48% higher.
  • Mars has 6 times more calcium than apple strudel. Mars has 90mg of calcium, while apple strudel has 15mg.
  • Apple strudel contains less saturated fat.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Strudel, apple 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
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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 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more IronIron +104.8%
~equal in Sodium ~135mg

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
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%
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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +240%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.7%
Contains more FatsFats +72.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.2%
Contains more OtherOther +155.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2458.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Apple strudel
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 Mars Apple strudel DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 2.044g 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 35%
Fats 19.32g 11.2g 12%
Selenium 6.1µg 11%
Calories 475kcal 274kcal 10%
Carbs 72.4g 41.1g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.267g 8%
Calcium 90mg 15mg 8%
Manganese 0.19mg 8%
Lysine 153mg 7%
Folate 28µg 7%
Iron 0.86mg 0.42mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 5%
Phosphorus 33mg 5%
Potassium 149mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 4%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 3%
Copper 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 2%
Magnesium 9mg 2%
Zinc 0.19mg 2%
Protein 4.28g 3.3g 2%
Cholesterol 12mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.7mg 1%
Fiber 2g 2.2g 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 38.9g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 25.75g N/A
Sodium 136mg 135mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Apple strudel
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
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel 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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.