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Mars vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mars and Blue cheese?

  • Mars is richer in Fiber, and Iron, yet Blue cheese is richer in Calcium.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Sodium is 44% higher.
  • Blue cheese contains less Sugar.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Cheese, blue 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 Iron +177.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Calcium +486.7%
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 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +177.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Calcium +486.7%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +331.7%
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 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +331.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2994%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +48.8%
Contains more Water +2394.7%
Contains more Other +122.2%
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
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Carbs +2994%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +48.8%
Contains more Water +2394.7%
Contains more Other +122.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Blue cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 2.34g Mars
Protein 4.28g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 19.32g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 72.4g 2.34g Mars
Calories 475kcal 353kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 0.5g Blue cheese
Fiber 2g 0g Mars
Calcium 90mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.86mg 0.31mg Mars
Magnesium 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 136mg 1146mg Mars
Zinc 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg Blue cheese
Selenium 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 167IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.029mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 12mg 75mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 11.651g 18.669g Mars
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Blue cheese
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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese 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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.