Mars vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mars and coffee
- Coffee contains less iron, calcium, and fiber than mars.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% higher.
- The amount of sugar in coffee is lower.
- Coffee has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coffee is 0, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.
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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 | +4400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.002g | 53% |
| Fats | 19.32g | 0.02g | 30% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 1kcal | 24% |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 0g | 24% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.01mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 40mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Protein | 4.28g | 0.12g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.191mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.002mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3466.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +389.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5746.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
