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Mars vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mars and Ginger ale different?

  • Mars is higher than Ginger ale in Calcium, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 58% more than Ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale types were 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 Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +377.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
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 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +377.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%

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.
Mars
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +726.5%
Contains more Other +22900%
Contains more Water +5266.5%
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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +726.5%
Contains more Other +22900%
Contains more Water +5266.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Ginger ale Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 8.76g Mars
Protein 4.28g 0g Mars
Fats 19.32g 0g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 8.76g Mars
Calories 475kcal 34kcal Mars
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 58.94g 8.9g Ginger ale
Fiber 2g 0g Mars
Calcium 90mg 3mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 0.18mg Mars
Magnesium 1mg Ginger ale
Potassium 1mg Ginger ale
Sodium 136mg 7mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.05mg Ginger ale
Copper 0.018mg Ginger ale
Manganese 0.013mg Ginger ale
Selenium 0.1µg Ginger ale
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Mars
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Ginger ale
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Ginger ale
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0g Ginger ale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale 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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.