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.
The glycemic index of 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.

Mars

Bottled water

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+800%
Contains more IronIron	+∞%

Contains less SodiumSodium

-98.5%

~equal in Potassium ~0mg

~equal in Zinc ~0mg

~equal in Phosphorus ~0mg

~equal in Manganese ~mg

~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

Bottled water

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C

+∞%

~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

~equal in Folate ~0µg

~equal in Choline ~0mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Saturated fat	11.651g	0g	53%
Fats	19.32g	0g	30%
Calories	475kcal	0kcal	24%
Carbs	72.4g	0g	24%
Iron	0.86mg	0mg	11%
Protein	4.28g	0g	9%
Calcium	90mg	10mg	8%
Fiber	2g	0g	8%
Sodium	136mg	2mg	6%
Cholesterol	12mg	0mg	4%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	0mg	1%
Copper		0.007mg	1%
Net carbs	70.4g	0g	N/A
Magnesium		2mg	0%
Sugar	58.94g	0g	N/A
Trans fat	0.131g	0g	N/A