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Mars vs. Bass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mars and Bass

  • The amount of Fiber, and Calcium in Mars is higher than in Bass.
  • Mars covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 55% more than Bass.
  • Bass contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat.

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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
1
:
9
Bass
Contains more Calcium +373.7%
Contains more Iron +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
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 6% 41% 37% 109% 29% 12% 14% 14% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +373.7%
Contains more Iron +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%

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.
Mars
2
:
7
Bass
Contains more Vitamin A +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 29% 9% 48% 52% 80% 8% 552% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
3
:
2
Bass
Contains more Fats +546.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +431.1%
Contains more Water +4215.3%
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
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.73 g
Fats: 2.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Fats +546.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +431.1%
Contains more Water +4215.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
:
3
Bass
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
26% 34% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.65 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.846 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.005 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Bass
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 Bass Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 0g Mars
Protein 4.28g 22.73g Bass
Fats 19.32g 2.99g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 0g Mars
Calories 475kcal 124kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Bass
Fiber 2g 0g Mars
Calcium 90mg 19mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 1.08mg Bass
Magnesium 51mg Bass
Phosphorus 254mg Bass
Potassium 328mg Bass
Sodium 136mg 88mg Bass
Zinc 0.51mg Bass
Copper 0.04mg Bass
Manganese 0.019mg Bass
Selenium 46.8µg Bass
Vitamin A 167IU 104IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 31µg Bass
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.115mg Bass
Vitamin B2 0.037mg Bass
Vitamin B3 2.558mg Bass
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Bass
Vitamin B6 0.346mg Bass
Folate 10µg Bass
Vitamin B12 4.41µg Bass
Tryptophan 0.255mg Bass
Threonine 0.997mg Bass
Isoleucine 1.047mg Bass
Leucine 1.848mg Bass
Lysine 2.088mg Bass
Methionine 0.673mg Bass
Phenylalanine 0.887mg Bass
Valine 1.171mg Bass
Histidine 0.669mg Bass
Cholesterol 12mg 103mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Bass
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.65g Bass
Omega-3 - DHA 0.75g Bass
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g Bass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.846g Bass
Polyunsaturated fat 1.005g Bass

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mars Bass
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
65%
Bass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
52%
Bass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bass
Bass is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bass
Bass contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bass
Bass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bass
Bass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Bass
Bass is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bass
Bass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bass
Bass 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. Bass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174228/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.