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Mars vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mars and fettuccine

  • Fettuccine contains less calcium than mars.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 54% higher.
  • Fettuccine has 45 times less sugar than mars. Mars has 58.94g of sugar, while fettuccine has 1.3g.
  • Mars has a higher glycemic index than fettuccine.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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
3
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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.4%
Contains more IronIron +43.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.1%
~equal in Copper ~mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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
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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 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +615.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +417.1%
Contains more OtherOther +21.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.9%
Contains more WaterWater +4323.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Fettuccine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Fettuccine DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 0.9g 49%
Fats 19.32g 2.7g 26%
Calories 475kcal 99kcal 19%
Carbs 72.4g 14g 19%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 8%
Calcium 90mg 28mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 5%
Potassium 168mg 5%
Protein 4.28g 6.2g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 4%
Phosphorus 25mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 3%
Iron 0.86mg 0.6mg 3%
Folate 6µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 2%
Sodium 136mg 166mg 1%
Magnesium 6mg 1%
Cholesterol 12mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Zinc 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 12g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 1.3g N/A
Fiber 2g 2g 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Fettuccine
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
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine 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

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.