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Mars vs. Garlic — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mars and Garlic?

  • Garlic is richer than Mars in Vitamin C, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 58% more.
  • Mars has 59 times more Sugar than Garlic. While Mars has 58.94g of Sugar, Garlic has only 1g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Garlic is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Garlic, raw types 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.
Mars
0
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10
Garlic
Contains more Calcium +101.1%
Contains more Iron +97.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Contains more Calcium +101.1%
Contains more Iron +97.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%

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.
Mars
1
:
11
Garlic
Contains more Vitamin A +1755.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +6140%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1755.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +6140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
3
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2
Garlic
Contains more Fats +3764%
Contains more Carbs +119%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Water +3345.9%
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +3764%
Contains more Carbs +119%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Protein +48.6%
Contains more Water +3345.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
:
3
Garlic
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Garlic
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Garlic Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 30.96g Mars
Protein 4.28g 6.36g Garlic
Fats 19.32g 0.5g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 33.06g Mars
Calories 475kcal 149kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 1g Garlic
Fiber 2g 2.1g Garlic
Calcium 90mg 181mg Garlic
Iron 0.86mg 1.7mg Garlic
Magnesium 25mg Garlic
Phosphorus 153mg Garlic
Potassium 401mg Garlic
Sodium 136mg 17mg Garlic
Zinc 1.16mg Garlic
Copper 0.299mg Garlic
Manganese 1.672mg Garlic
Selenium 14.2µg Garlic
Vitamin A 167IU 9IU Mars
Vitamin E 0.08mg Garlic
Vitamin C 0.5mg 31.2mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.2mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.11mg Garlic
Vitamin B3 0.7mg Garlic
Vitamin B5 0.596mg Garlic
Vitamin B6 1.235mg Garlic
Folate 3µg Garlic
Vitamin K 1.7µg Garlic
Tryptophan 0.066mg Garlic
Threonine 0.157mg Garlic
Isoleucine 0.217mg Garlic
Leucine 0.308mg Garlic
Lysine 0.273mg Garlic
Methionine 0.076mg Garlic
Phenylalanine 0.183mg Garlic
Valine 0.291mg Garlic
Histidine 0.113mg Garlic
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Garlic
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Garlic
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.089g Garlic
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Garlic
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g Garlic

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Garlic
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Mars
43%
Garlic
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
67%
Garlic

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/nutrients
  2. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.