Mars vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mars and chicken sandwich
- Mars contains less iron than chicken sandwich.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 48% higher.
- Chicken sandwich has 16 times less sugar than mars. Mars has 58.94g of sugar, while chicken sandwich has 3.64g.
- Chicken sandwich has a higher glycemic index than mars.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.
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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 | +55.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.8% |
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 | +60% |
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:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +246.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +280.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2778.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.4% |
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
2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.177 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.72mg | 48% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 2.123g | 43% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 36% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 753mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 185mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 16.28g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 21% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 19% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 20.89g | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.41mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 11.19g | 13% |
| Folate | 47µg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.481g | 11% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 250kcal | 11% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.77mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.219mg | 10% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 35mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.5g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 245mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 58mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | 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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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 617mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins