Mars vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mars and Cocoa bean different?
- Cocoa bean is higher than Mars in Iron, and Fiber.
- Cocoa bean covers your daily need of Iron 183% more than Mars.
- Mars contains 33 times more Sugar than Cocoa bean. Mars contains 58.94g of Sugar, while Cocoa bean contains 1.76g.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali types were used in this article.
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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 | +23.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1704.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +322.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +239.1% |
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
7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -33.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 475kcal | 220kcal |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 18.1g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 13.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 28.5g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 58.3g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 476mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 111mg |
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| Potassium | 2509mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 15.52mg |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 1.76g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 29.8g |
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| Copper | 3.607mg |
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| Zinc | 6.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 728mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 19mg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 3.737mg |
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| Selenium | 13.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 32µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Choline | 11.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 7.76g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.39g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.42g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.271mg |
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| Threonine | 0.716mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.701mg |
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| Leucine | 1.097mg |
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| Lysine | 0.907mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg |
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| Valine | 1.086mg |
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| Histidine | 0.312mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
343%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.891g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins