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Mars vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mars and Coleslaw different?

  • Mars is higher in Iron, and Calcium, however, Coleslaw is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 50% higher.
  • Mars contains 5 times more Sugar than Coleslaw. While Mars contains 58.94g of Sugar, Coleslaw contains only 12.19g.
  • Coleslaw has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Fast foods, coleslaw are the varieties 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.
Mars
3
:
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +290.9%
Contains less Sodium -33%
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 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +290.9%
Contains less Sodium -33%

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
1
:
Contains more Vitamin A +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2820%
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 6% 11% 0% 49% 7% 5% 4% 15% 26% 0% 2% 178%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +2820%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
4
:
Contains more Protein +350.5%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Carbs +386.2%
Contains more Other +177.1%
Contains more Water +4218.8%
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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +350.5%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Carbs +386.2%
Contains more Other +177.1%
Contains more Water +4218.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Coleslaw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Coleslaw Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 12.99g Mars
Protein 4.28g 0.95g Mars
Fats 19.32g 9.91g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 14.89g Mars
Calories 475kcal 153kcal Mars
Fructose 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 58.94g 12.19g Coleslaw
Fiber 2g 1.9g Mars
Calcium 90mg 30mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 0.22mg Mars
Magnesium 8mg Coleslaw
Phosphorus 20mg Coleslaw
Potassium 129mg Coleslaw
Sodium 136mg 203mg Mars
Zinc 0.14mg Coleslaw
Copper 0.015mg Coleslaw
Manganese 0.102mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 167IU 95IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 0.5mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.026mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B2 0.02mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B3 0.206mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Coleslaw
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Cholesterol 12mg 4mg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.131g 0.037g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 11.651g 1.599g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Coleslaw
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
25%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw 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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.