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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 from Mars is 54% higher.
  • Fettuccine has 45 times less Sugar than Mars. Mars has 58.94g of Sugar, while Fettuccine has 1.3g.

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.
Contains more Calcium +221.4%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +221.4%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%

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 A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +615.6%
Contains more Carbs +417.1%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +44.9%
Contains more Water +4323.5%
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 Fats +615.6%
Contains more Carbs +417.1%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Contains more Protein +44.9%
Contains more Water +4323.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 12g Mars
Protein 4.28g 6.2g Fettuccine
Fats 19.32g 2.7g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 14g Mars
Calories 475kcal 99kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 1.3g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 2g
Calcium 90mg 28mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 0.6mg Mars
Magnesium 6mg Fettuccine
Phosphorus 25mg Fettuccine
Potassium 168mg Fettuccine
Sodium 136mg 166mg Mars
Zinc 0.1mg Fettuccine
Vitamin A 167IU Mars
Vitamin E 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin C 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.09mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 1.8mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B6 0.05mg Fettuccine
Folate 6µg Fettuccine
Cholesterol 12mg 14mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.9g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g Fettuccine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mars Fettuccine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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.