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Mars vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mars and dulce de Leche?

  • Mars is higher in iron and fiber, yet dulce de Leche is higher in calcium.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 36% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in dulce de Leche is lower.
  • The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Dulce de Leche types 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
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +405.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +178.9%
~equal in Sodium ~129mg

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
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +420%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
3
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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +162.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.8%
Contains more OtherOther +31.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1588.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 4.534g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 31%
Phosphorus 193mg 28%
Fats 19.32g 7.35g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 17%
Calcium 90mg 251mg 16%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 13%
Potassium 350mg 10%
Iron 0.86mg 0.17mg 9%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Calories 475kcal 315kcal 8%
Vitamin A 74µg 8%
Zinc 0.79mg 7%
Cholesterol 12mg 29mg 6%
Carbs 72.4g 55.35g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.143g 5%
Protein 4.28g 6.84g 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 3%
Folate 11µg 3%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 49.74g N/A
Copper 0.004mg 0%
Sodium 136mg 129mg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0.364g N/A
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Dulce de Leche
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Mars
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche 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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.