Mars vs. Flan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mars and Flan different?
- Mars has more Iron, Fiber, and Calcium than Flan.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Flan is 13% higher.
- Mars has less Sodium.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Flan, caramel custard, dry mix are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +275% |
| Contains more IronIron | +975% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +283.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +358.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 475kcal | 348kcal |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 0g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 91.6g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 91.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 153mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.08mg |
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| Sugar | 58.94g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.015mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 432mg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 0IU |
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| Manganese | 0.007mg |
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| Selenium | 21.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flan is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flan is relatively richer in vitamins