Mars vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mars and foie gras
- Mars has more fiber; however, foie gras has more vitamin A and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for foie gras is 63% higher.
- Mars is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.
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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 | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +539.5% |
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 | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1450.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +166.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2078.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 9.4µg | 392% | |
| Vitamin A | 1001µg | 111% | |
| Selenium | 44µg | 80% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.61g | 64% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 5.5mg | 58% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 150mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 44% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 43.84g | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 697mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 4.67g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.51mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 60µg | 15% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 11.4g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 14.45g | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.92mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.84g | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.12mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 138mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 462kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 4.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.507mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.606mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.863mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.719mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.303mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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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137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 138mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.799g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins