Mars vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mars and ground beef?
- Mars is higher in fiber and calcium, yet ground beef is higher in iron.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 28% more.
- The amount of sugar in ground beef is lower.
- The glycemic index of ground beef is lower.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +172.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +164% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.3% |
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 104% | |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 53% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 23.87g | 39% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 35% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 6.073g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 88mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 25% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 0g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 24% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 18% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 2.27mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 13% | |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 241kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 33mg | 6% |
| Fats | 19.32g | 15.37g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 73mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +457.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3333.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.9% |
