Mars vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Mars and Fondant icing
- Fondant icing contains less Iron, Calcium, and Fiber than Mars.
- Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 58% higher.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Fondant icing is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 | +2900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
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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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
93.18 g
Water:
6.74 g
Other:
0.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96500% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3733.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +296.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 475kcal | 373kcal |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 0g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 0.02g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 93.18g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 93.18g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 4mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.01mg |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 88.9g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.003mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 0IU |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
1%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.96g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fondant icing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fondant icing is relatively richer in vitamins