Mars vs. Sardines — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mars and sardines
- Mars has more fiber; however, sardines are richer in calcium and iron.
- Mars covers your daily saturated fat needs 51% more than sardines.
- Sardines contain less sugar.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of sardines is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -55.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +324.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +239.5% |
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 373% | |
| Selenium | 52.7µg | 96% | |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 70% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 1.528g | 46% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 142mg | 43% |
| Protein | 4.28g | 24.62g | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 34% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.245mg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 382mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 2.92mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 0g | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.227mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.167mg | 13% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 208kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 1.31mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 397mg | 12% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 11.45g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 307mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.108mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +68.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +475.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3406.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.9% |
