Mars vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mars and fudge
- Fudge has more iron than mars.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 26% more.
- Mars contains 2 times more calcium than fudge. Mars contains 90mg of calcium, while fudge contains 49mg.
- Fudge contains less saturated fat.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of fudge is 49.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Candies, fudge, chocolate, 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 | +83.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.9% |
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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +142.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +477.1% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.329mg | 37% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 6.448g | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 18% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 10.41g | 14% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.77mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.943g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 44µg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 45mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 4% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 2.39g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 411kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 10mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.373g | 2% | |
| Caffeine | 8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.176mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.012mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 76.44g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 74.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 73.12g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0.165g | N/A |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fudge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins