Mars vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mars and coconut?
- Mars is richer in calcium, yet coconut is richer in fiber and iron.
- Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% higher.
- Mars has 9 times more sugar than coconut. Mars has 58.94g of sugar, while coconut has 6.23g.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +542.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +182.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.3% |
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 | +560% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +375.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +139.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2664.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.8% |
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 price |
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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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| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 29.698g | 82% |
| Manganese | 1.5mg | 65% | |
| Copper | 0.435mg | 48% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 9g | 28% |
| Fats | 19.32g | 33.49g | 22% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 2.43mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 15.23g | 19% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 18% | |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 356mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 14mg | 8% |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 354kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 3.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 3.33g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.047g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut is relatively richer in vitamins