Mars vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mars and Halva different?
- Mars is higher in Calcium, however, Halva is richer in Iron, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Halva is 46% higher.
- Mars contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Halva. While Mars contains 11.651g of Saturated Fat, Halva contains only 4.127g.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Candies, halavah, plain are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +172.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +426.7% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +115.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 475kcal | 469kcal |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 12.49g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 21.52g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 55.99g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 60.49g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 218mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 187mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 4.53mg |
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| Sugar | 58.94g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 4.5g |
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| Copper | 1.202mg |
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| Zinc | 4.32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 607mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 195mg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 2IU |
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| Manganese | 0.873mg |
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| Selenium | 11.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.856mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg |
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| Folate | 65µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 4.127g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.194g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.481g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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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133%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins