Mars vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mars and Apple
- Apple has less Iron, and Calcium.
- Mars covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 58% more than Apple.
- Apple contains 136 times less Sodium than Mars. Mars contains 136mg of Sodium, while Apple contains 1mg.
- Apple has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Apples, raw, with skin.
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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 | +1400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +616.7% |
| 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 AVitamin A | +209.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +820% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1546.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11264.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +424.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1050% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4932.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.8% |
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 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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 475kcal | 52kcal |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 0.26g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 4.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 11.41g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 13.81g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.12mg |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 10.39g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg |
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| Starch | 0.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 54IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g | 0g |
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| Choline | 3.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.007g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.051g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.001mg |
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| Threonine | 0.006mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.006mg |
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| Leucine | 0.013mg |
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| Lysine | 0.012mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg |
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| Valine | 0.012mg |
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| Histidine | 0.005mg |
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| Fructose | 5.9g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.623g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple is relatively richer in vitamins