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Mars vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mars and Crouton

  • Mars contains less Iron, and Fiber than Crouton.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 51% higher.
  • Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Croutons, plain.

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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
2
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Contains more Calcium +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Iron +374.4%
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Calcium +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Iron +374.4%

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
2
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
1
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Contains more Fats +192.7%
Contains more Protein +178%
Contains more Water +223.5%
Equal in Carbs - 73.5
Equal in Other - 2.5
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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +192.7%
Contains more Protein +178%
Contains more Water +223.5%
Equal in Carbs - 73.5
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
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Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Crouton
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 68.4g Mars
Protein 4.28g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 19.32g 6.6g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 475kcal 407kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Crouton
Fiber 2g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 90mg 76mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg Crouton
Sodium 136mg 698mg Mars
Zinc 0.89mg Crouton
Copper 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Mars
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg Crouton
Folate 132µg Crouton
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg Crouton
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.131g Crouton
Saturated Fat 11.651g 1.51g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crouton
Crouton 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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.