Mars vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mars and carob
- The amount of calcium, fiber, and iron in carob is higher than in mars.
- Carob covers your daily need for saturated fat, 87% more than mars.
- Mars contains 2 times more sugar than carob. While mars contains 58.94g of sugar, carob contains only 34.11g.
- Carob has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of carob is 39, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Candies, carob, unsweetened.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +236.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.7% |
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Water
~1.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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 price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 29.018g | 79% |
| Zinc | 3.53mg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 303mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.183mg | 20% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 31.36g | 19% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 19% | |
| Phosphorus | 126mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.75mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.178mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.57mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 8.15g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.04mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 7.7µg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 21µg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.29mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 56.29g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 540kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.295g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 107mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.483g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 52.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 34.11g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.367g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carob is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Carob is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins