Mars vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mars and dried fruit
- Mars contains less vitamin A, iron, and fiber than dried fruit.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for dried fruit is 69% higher.
- Dried fruit has 685 times less saturated fat than mars. Mars has 11.651g of saturated fat, while dried fruit has 0.017g.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index than dried fruit.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.
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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 | +63.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +209.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
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 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3688.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1717.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.017g | 53% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1162mg | 34% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 0.51g | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 2.66mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 7.3g | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 20% | |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 241kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 55mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 3% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 62.64g | 3% |
| Protein | 4.28g | 3.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 53.44g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 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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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dried fruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.634g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)