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Mars vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mars and club sandwich

  • The amount of iron in club sandwich is higher than in mars.
  • Mars covers your daily need for saturated fat, 43% more than club sandwich.
  • Mars contains 13 times more sugar than club sandwich. While mars contains 58.94g of sugar, club sandwich contains only 4.68g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.4%
Contains more IronIron +59.3%
~equal in Calcium ~95mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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
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 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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +780%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +140%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +264.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +301.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2989.4%
~equal in Other ~2.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Club sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Club sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 24.8µg 45%
Saturated fat 11.651g 3.109g 39%
Vitamin B3 5.575mg 35%
Phosphorus 215mg 31%
Protein 4.28g 17.19g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.296mg 23%
Sodium 136mg 630mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 20%
Carbs 72.4g 19.87g 18%
Fats 19.32g 8.05g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 14%
Calories 475kcal 220kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 13%
Zinc 1.34mg 12%
Cholesterol 12mg 46mg 11%
Copper 0.089mg 10%
Choline 47.8mg 9%
Magnesium 32mg 8%
Folate 31µg 8%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 7%
Potassium 226mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.949g 7%
Iron 0.86mg 1.37mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4.4mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Fiber 2g 1.2g 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 90mg 95mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 4.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g 0.071g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Club sandwich
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
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.542g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich 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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.