Mars vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mars and chocolate
- Mars contains less iron and fiber than chocolate.
- Daily need coverage for iron for chocolate is 90% higher.
- Chocolate has 6 times less sodium than mars. Mars has 136mg of sodium, while chocolate has 24mg.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index than chocolate.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | +60.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +832.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.4% |
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
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 8.02mg | 90% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 62% | |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 35% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 18.519g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 29% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 24% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 7g | 20% |
| Fats | 19.32g | 31.28g | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 559mg | 16% | |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 546kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 61.17g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 4.88g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.868g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)