Mars vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mars and cream cheese different?
- Mars is higher in iron and fiber; however, cream cheese is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 43% higher.
- Cream cheese has less sugar.
- Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than mars (62).
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Cheese, cream are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +681.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1211.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2995.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 20.213g | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 308µg | 34% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 101mg | 30% |
| Fats | 19.32g | 34.44g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.907g | 22% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 5.52g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 18% | |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.483g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 314mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 350kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.86mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 5% | |
| Choline | 27.2mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 6.15g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 132mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.657mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | 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
8%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins