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Mars vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mars and Espresso

  • Mars has more Iron, Calcium, and Fiber than Espresso.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 58% more.
  • Espresso contains less Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.

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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
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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4400%
Contains more IronIron +561.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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
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% 10% 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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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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
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3466.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10633.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4235.3%
Contains more OtherOther +900%
Contains more WaterWater +5652.9%

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
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.2%
~equal in 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.
Mars Espresso
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Espresso Opinion
Calories 475kcal 9kcal Mars
Protein 4.28g 0.12g Mars
Fats 19.32g 0.18g Mars
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.2mg Mars
Net carbs 70.4g 1.67g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 1.67g Mars
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Espresso
Magnesium 80mg Espresso
Calcium 90mg 2mg Mars
Potassium 115mg Espresso
Iron 0.86mg 0.13mg Mars
Sugar 58.94g 0g Espresso
Fiber 2g 0g Mars
Copper 0.05mg Espresso
Zinc 0.05mg Espresso
Phosphorus 7mg Espresso
Sodium 136mg 14mg Espresso
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Mars
Vitamin E 0.01mg Espresso
Manganese 0.05mg Espresso
Vitamin B1 0.001mg Espresso
Vitamin B2 0.177mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 5.207mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.028mg Espresso
Vitamin B6 0.002mg Espresso
Vitamin K 0.1µg Espresso
Folate 1µg Espresso
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Espresso
Choline 2.6mg Espresso
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.092g Espresso
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Espresso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Espresso
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
1%
Mars
11%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Espresso
Espresso is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso
Espresso 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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.