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Mars vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mars and Chocolate brownie?

  • Mars has less Iron than Chocolate brownie.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 22% higher.
  • Mars has 2 times more Calcium than Chocolate brownie. Mars has 90mg of Calcium, while Chocolate brownie has 57mg.
  • Chocolate brownie contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Iron +114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Iron +114%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +395.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +395.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +44.2%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +44.9%
Contains more Fats +50.6%
Contains more Water +641.2%
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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Carbs +44.2%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +44.9%
Contains more Fats +50.6%
Contains more Water +641.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 50.2g Mars
Protein 4.28g 6.2g Chocolate brownie
Fats 19.32g 29.1g Chocolate brownie
Carbs 72.4g 50.2g Mars
Calories 475kcal 466kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 2g Mars
Calcium 90mg 57mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 1.84mg Chocolate brownie
Magnesium 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 132mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 176mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 136mg 343mg Mars
Zinc 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 11.5µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A 167IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.3mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.141mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B2 0.19mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B3 0.982mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B6 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 29µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Tryptophan 0.078mg Chocolate brownie
Threonine 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.265mg Chocolate brownie
Leucine 0.447mg Chocolate brownie
Lysine 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.298mg Chocolate brownie
Valine 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.136mg Chocolate brownie
Cholesterol 12mg 73mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Chocolate brownie
Saturated Fat 11.651g 7.319g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g Chocolate brownie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Chocolate brownie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Mars
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.