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Mars vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mars and parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Mars is richer in fiber, yet parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium and vitamin A.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 102% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less sugar.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than mars.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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.
Mars
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1132.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.9mg

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
1
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
1
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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5184.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +367.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2876.5%
Contains more OtherOther +249.1%
~equal in Fats ~20g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
1
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Phosphorus 729mg 104%
Calcium 90mg 1109mg 102%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 94%
Sodium 136mg 1529mg 61%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 37%
Zinc 3.87mg 35%
Selenium 17.7µg 32%
Protein 4.28g 20g 31%
Copper 0.238mg 26%
Cholesterol 12mg 88mg 25%
Carbs 72.4g 1.37g 24%
Vitamin A 160µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 15%
Calories 475kcal 265kcal 11%
Magnesium 38mg 9%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Saturated fat 11.651g 13.317g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 7%
Potassium 125mg 4%
Manganese 0.085mg 4%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 2%
Fats 19.32g 20g 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Iron 0.86mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Mars
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 1393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.666g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1.2)

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.