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Mars vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mars and Arugula

  • Mars contains less Vitamin C, Iron, and Calcium than Arugula.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 58% higher.
  • Arugula contains 29 times less Sugar than Mars. Mars contains 58.94g of Sugar, while Arugula contains 2.05g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Arugula is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Arugula, raw.

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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
0
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10
Arugula
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +69.8%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +69.8%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%

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
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12
Arugula
Contains more Vitamin A +1321%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin A +1321%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
4
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Contains more Protein +65.9%
Contains more Fats +2827.3%
Contains more Carbs +1883.6%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Contains more Water +5294.7%
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% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +65.9%
Contains more Fats +2827.3%
Contains more Carbs +1883.6%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Contains more Water +5294.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
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Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Arugula
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 2.05g Mars
Protein 4.28g 2.58g Mars
Fats 19.32g 0.66g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 3.65g Mars
Calories 475kcal 25kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 2.05g Arugula
Fiber 2g 1.6g Mars
Calcium 90mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 0.86mg 1.46mg Arugula
Magnesium 47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 52mg Arugula
Potassium 369mg Arugula
Sodium 136mg 27mg Arugula
Zinc 0.47mg Arugula
Copper 0.076mg Arugula
Manganese 0.321mg Arugula
Selenium 0.3µg Arugula
Vitamin A 167IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 0.5mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.044mg Arugula
Vitamin B2 0.086mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 0.305mg Arugula
Vitamin B5 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.073mg Arugula
Folate 97µg Arugula
Vitamin K 108.6µg Arugula
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Arugula
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Arugula
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.086g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g Arugula
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g Arugula

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mars Arugula
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula
Arugula 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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.