Mars vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mars and edam
- Mars has more fiber and iron; however, edam is richer in calcium and vitamin A.
- Edam covers your daily calcium needs 64% more than mars.
- Edam contains less sugar.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of edam is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Cheese, edam.
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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 IronIron | +95.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +712.2% |
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Phosphorus | 536mg | 77% | |
Calcium | 90mg | 731mg | 64% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 64% | |
Protein | 4.28g | 24.99g | 41% |
Zinc | 3.75mg | 34% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 30% | |
Sodium | 136mg | 812mg | 29% |
Vitamin A | 243µg | 27% | |
Saturated fat | 11.651g | 17.572g | 27% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 89mg | 26% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
Carbs | 72.4g | 1.43g | 24% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.125g | 20% | |
Fats | 19.32g | 27.8g | 13% |
Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
Magnesium | 30mg | 7% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 6% | |
Calories | 475kcal | 357kcal | 6% |
Potassium | 188mg | 6% | |
Iron | 0.86mg | 0.44mg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 4% | |
Copper | 0.036mg | 4% | |
Folate | 16µg | 4% | |
Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 70.4g | 1.43g | N/A |
Sugar | 58.94g | 1.43g | N/A |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.932mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.57mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.66mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.721mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.81mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 1.034mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4962.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +483.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +43.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +2344.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +83.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.7% |