Mars vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mars and caramel?
- Caramel has less iron and fiber than mars.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 46% higher.
- Caramel contains less saturated fat.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Candies, caramels 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.
Contains more IronIron | +514.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.3% |
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 | +25% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 11.651g | 2.476g | 42% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 23% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 20% | |
Fats | 19.32g | 8.1g | 17% |
Phosphorus | 114mg | 16% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 9% | |
Iron | 0.86mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
Potassium | 214mg | 6% | |
Sodium | 136mg | 245mg | 5% |
Calories | 475kcal | 382kcal | 5% |
Calcium | 90mg | 138mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 4% | |
Zinc | 0.44mg | 4% | |
Magnesium | 17mg | 4% | |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
Copper | 0.018mg | 2% | |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
Carbs | 72.4g | 77g | 2% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 7mg | 2% |
Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 1% | |
Protein | 4.28g | 4.6g | 1% |
Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 70.4g | 77g | N/A |
Sugar | 58.94g | 65.5g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.115mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +138.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +400% |
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Protein
~4.6g
~equal in
Carbs
~77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.7% |