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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.
Mars
2
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%
Apple
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more IronIron +616.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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%
Apple
10
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 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +820%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
4
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
Apple
1
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
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
Mars
0
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Apple
3
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
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.
Mars Apple
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 Opinion
Calories 475kcal 52kcal Mars
Protein 4.28g 0.26g Mars
Fats 19.32g 0.17g Mars
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4.6mg Apple
Net carbs 70.4g 11.41g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 13.81g Mars
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Apple
Magnesium 5mg Apple
Calcium 90mg 6mg Mars
Potassium 107mg Apple
Iron 0.86mg 0.12mg Mars
Sugar 58.94g 10.39g Apple
Fiber 2g 2.4g Apple
Copper 0.027mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg Apple
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 11mg Apple
Sodium 136mg 1mg Apple
Vitamin A 167IU 54IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.026mg Apple
Vitamin B3 0.091mg Apple
Vitamin B5 0.061mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0.041mg Apple
Vitamin K 2.2µg Apple
Folate 3µg Apple
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Apple
Choline 3.4mg Apple
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Apple
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Apple
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
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.623g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.