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Mars vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mars and romano cheese

  • Mars has more fiber; however, romano cheese is richer in calcium.
  • Romano cheese covers your daily calcium needs 97% more than mars.
  • Romano cheese contains less sugar.
  • Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of romano cheese is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Cheese, romano.

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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
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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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more IronIron +11.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1082.2%

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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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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1894.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +643%
Contains more FatsFats +39.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1718.2%
Contains more OtherOther +192.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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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 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Romano cheese
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 Romano cheese DV% diff.
Phosphorus 760mg 109%
Calcium 90mg 1064mg 97%
Sodium 136mg 1433mg 56%
Protein 4.28g 31.8g 55%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 47%
Cholesterol 12mg 104mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 28%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Saturated fat 11.651g 17.115g 25%
Carbs 72.4g 3.63g 23%
Zinc 2.58mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.838g 20%
Fats 19.32g 26.94g 12%
Vitamin A 96µg 11%
Magnesium 41mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.593g 4%
Calories 475kcal 387kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Potassium 86mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Copper 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Folate 7µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Iron 0.86mg 0.77mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 0.73g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.077mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.71mg 0%
Valine 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Romano cheese
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
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 1297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.464g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.