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Mars vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mars and Caper?

  • Mars has less Iron than Caper.
  • Caper's daily need coverage for Sodium is 96% higher.
  • Mars has 144 times more Sugar than Caper. Mars has 58.94g of Sugar, while Caper has 0.41g.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Capers, canned types in this comparison.

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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
2
:
8
Caper
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Iron +94.2%
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 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Iron +94.2%

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
1
:
11
Caper
Contains more Vitamin A +21%
Contains more Vitamin C +760%
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 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin A +21%
Contains more Vitamin C +760%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
3
:
2
Caper
Contains more Protein +81.4%
Contains more Fats +2146.5%
Contains more Carbs +1380.6%
Contains more Water +4832.4%
Contains more Other +249.6%
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
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Protein +81.4%
Contains more Fats +2146.5%
Contains more Carbs +1380.6%
Contains more Water +4832.4%
Contains more Other +249.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
:
3
Caper
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Caper
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Caper Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 1.69g Mars
Protein 4.28g 2.36g Mars
Fats 19.32g 0.86g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 4.89g Mars
Calories 475kcal 23kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 2g 3.2g Caper
Calcium 90mg 40mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 1.67mg Caper
Magnesium 33mg Caper
Phosphorus 10mg Caper
Potassium 40mg Caper
Sodium 136mg 2348mg Mars
Zinc 0.32mg Caper
Copper 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 0.078mg Caper
Selenium 1.2µg Caper
Vitamin A 167IU 138IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4.3mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.018mg Caper
Vitamin B2 0.139mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.652mg Caper
Vitamin B5 0.027mg Caper
Vitamin B6 0.023mg Caper
Folate 23µg Caper
Vitamin K 24.6µg Caper
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Caper
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Caper
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.233g Caper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g Caper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g Caper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Caper
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
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 2212mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.53g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.418g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caper
Caper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caper
Caper 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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.