Mars vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Mars and Heart of palm
- Mars has more Calcium, however, Heart of palm has more Iron, and Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 58% higher.
- Heart of palm has 10 times less Sodium than Mars. Mars has 136mg of Sodium, while Heart of palm has 14mg.
- Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Hearts of palm, raw.
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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 | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +145.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1500% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9560% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +182.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3988.2% |
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
0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 475kcal | 115kcal |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 8mg |
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 24.11g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 25.61g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 1806mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.69mg |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 17.16g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.644mg |
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| Zinc | 3.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 68IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.5mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg |
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| Folate | 24µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 0.046g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g |
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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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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.605g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Heart of palm is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins