Mars vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mars and edible mushroom
- Mars has more calcium than edible mushroom.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% more.
- Mars contains 30 times more calcium than edible mushroom. Mars contains 90mg of calcium, while edible mushroom contains 3mg.
- Edible mushroom contains less saturated fat.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Mushrooms, white, raw.
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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 | +2900% |
Contains more IronIron | +72% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +320% |
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:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +5582.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2120.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +167.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +5338.2% |
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
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0g
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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.05g | 53% |
Copper | 0.318mg | 35% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.402mg | 31% | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.497mg | 30% | |
Fats | 19.32g | 0.34g | 29% |
Calories | 475kcal | 22kcal | 23% |
Carbs | 72.4g | 3.26g | 23% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.607mg | 23% | |
Selenium | 9.3µg | 17% | |
Phosphorus | 86mg | 12% | |
Calcium | 90mg | 3mg | 9% |
Potassium | 318mg | 9% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.104mg | 8% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 7% | |
Sodium | 136mg | 5mg | 6% |
Zinc | 0.52mg | 5% | |
Iron | 0.86mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
Fiber | 2g | 1g | 4% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
Folate | 17µg | 4% | |
Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
Manganese | 0.047mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 2% | |
Protein | 4.28g | 3.09g | 2% |
Magnesium | 9mg | 2% | |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 70.4g | 2.26g | N/A |
Sugar | 58.94g | 1.98g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.131g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.232mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
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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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26%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%

27%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.601g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?

Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins