Mars vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mars and corn syrup

Corn syrup contains less fiber, calcium, and iron than mars.
Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% higher.
The amount of saturated fat in corn syrup is lower.
Mars has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of corn syrup is 90.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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

Corn syrup

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+400%
Contains more IronIron	+132.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-12.3%

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.

Mars

Corn syrup

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C

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~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

~equal in Folate ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Saturated fat	11.651g	0g	53%
Fats	19.32g	0g	30%
Protein	4.28g	0g	9%
Calories	475kcal	286kcal	9%
Fiber	2g	0g	8%
Calcium	90mg	18mg	7%
Copper		0.053mg	6%
Iron	0.86mg	0.37mg	6%
Selenium		2.9µg	5%
Cholesterol	12mg	0mg	4%
Manganese		0.1mg	4%
Carbs	72.4g	77.59g	2%
Choline		13.3mg	2%
Phosphorus		11mg	2%
Magnesium		8mg	2%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	0mg	1%
Sodium	136mg	155mg	1%
Potassium		44mg	1%
Vitamin B1		0.011mg	1%
Vitamin B2		0.009mg	1%
Vitamin B6		0.009mg	1%
Net carbs	70.4g	77.59g	N/A
Sugar	58.94g	77.59g	N/A
Zinc		0.04mg	0%
Vitamin B3		0.02mg	0%
Vitamin B5		0.023mg	0%
Trans fat	0.131g		N/A