Mars vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mars and baked beans?
- Baked beans are richer than mars in iron and fiber.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 49% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in baked beans is lower.
- The glycemic index of baked beans is lower.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Beans, baked, home prepared types in this article.
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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 | +47.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +131.4% |
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 | +120% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +275.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +234.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3733.5% |
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Other
~2.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.74 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 1.948g | 44% |
| Fats | 19.32g | 5.15g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 18% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 21.63g | 17% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 155kcal | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 109mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 5.5g | 14% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.99mg | 14% |
| Folate | 48µg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 422mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 358mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.74g | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.133g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.049mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 61mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.28g | 5.54g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.408mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 16.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.153mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.703g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Baked beans is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baked beans is relatively richer in vitamins