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% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +297.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +400% |
~equal in
Protein
~4.6g
~equal in
Carbs
~77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 475kcal | 382kcal |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 4.6g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 8.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 77g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 77g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 7mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 138mg |
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| Potassium | 214mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.14mg |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 65.5g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.018mg |
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| Zinc | 0.44mg |
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| Phosphorus | 114mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 245mg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 42IU |
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| Vitamin A | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.46mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 4µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Choline | 8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 2.476g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.542g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg |
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| Threonine | 0.192mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.258mg |
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| Leucine | 0.417mg |
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| Lysine | 0.338mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg |
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| Valine | 0.285mg |
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| Histidine | 0.115mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.175g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caramel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins