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Mars vs. Bottled water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mars and Bottled water?

  • Mars is richer than Bottled water in Iron, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 58% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bottled water is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Water, bottled, generic 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 Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
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 3% 0% 2% 0% 0% 1% 0% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +11400%
Contains more Water +5781.2%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.98 g
Other: 0.02 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +11400%
Contains more Water +5781.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Bottled water
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 Bottled water Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 0g Mars
Protein 4.28g 0g Mars
Fats 19.32g 0g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 0g Mars
Calories 475kcal 0kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 0g Bottled water
Fiber 2g 0g Mars
Calcium 90mg 10mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 0mg Mars
Magnesium 2mg Bottled water
Sodium 136mg 2mg Bottled water
Copper 0.007mg Bottled water
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Mars
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Bottled water
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Bottled water
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0g Bottled water

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Bottled water
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
0%
Bottled water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
1%
Bottled water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bottled water
Bottled water contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bottled water
Bottled water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Bottled water
Bottled water is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bottled water
Bottled water is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bottled water
Bottled water 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. Bottled water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174158/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.