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Mars vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mars and hash browns different?

  • Mars is richer in calcium, while hash browns are higher in vitamin C.
  • Mars covers your daily need for saturated fat, 46% more than hash browns.
  • Mars contains 105 times more sugar than hash browns. Mars contains 58.94g of sugar, while hash browns contain 0.56g.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty 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.
Mars
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +373.7%
Contains more IronIron +43.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76%

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
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +980%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.9%
Contains more FatsFats +13.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2798.2%
~equal in Other ~2.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Hash browns
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Hash browns DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 2.54g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 20%
Sodium 136mg 566mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 17%
Carbs 72.4g 28.88g 15%
Phosphorus 98mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 11%
Copper 0.1mg 11%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Calories 475kcal 272kcal 10%
Potassium 355mg 10%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Manganese 0.158mg 7%
Calcium 90mg 19mg 7%
Magnesium 21mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 5.4mg 5%
Fats 19.32g 17.04g 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Zinc 0.36mg 3%
Choline 17.8mg 3%
Fiber 2g 2.7g 3%
Folate 12µg 3%
Iron 0.86mg 0.6mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 3%
Protein 4.28g 2.58g 3%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Hash browns
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Mars
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns 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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.