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Mars vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mars and bologna sausage

  • Mars has more fiber and calcium than bologna sausage.
  • Bologna sausage's daily need coverage for sodium is 34% more.
  • Bologna sausage contains less sugar.
  • Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of bologna sausage is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Bologna, pork.

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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 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +718.2%
Contains more IronIron +11.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%

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
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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 0% 0% 5.2% 21% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9817.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +257.5%
Contains more WaterWater +3464.7%
Contains more OtherOther +52.2%
~equal in Fats ~19.87g

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
37% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Bologna sausage
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 39%
Sodium 136mg 907mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 9.732g 24%
Carbs 72.4g 0.73g 24%
Vitamin B3 3.9mg 24%
Selenium 12.7µg 23%
Saturated fat 11.651g 6.839g 22%
Protein 4.28g 15.3g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 21%
Phosphorus 139mg 20%
Zinc 2.03mg 18%
Cholesterol 12mg 59mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.107g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 12%
Calories 475kcal 247kcal 11%
Choline 54.4mg 10%
Copper 0.08mg 9%
Potassium 281mg 8%
Calcium 90mg 11mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin D 56IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Manganese 0.036mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Iron 0.86mg 0.77mg 1%
Fats 19.32g 19.87g 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Bologna sausage
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
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 771mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.812g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage 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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.