Mars vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mars and hoisin sauce?
- Mars is richer than hoisin sauce in calcium.
- Hoisin sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 64% more.
- Mars has 21 times more saturated fat than hoisin sauce. While mars has 11.651g of saturated fat, hoisin sauce has only 0.568g.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve 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 | +181.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +17.4% |
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 | +25% |
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:
3.31 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
44.08 g
Water:
44.23 g
Other:
4.99 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +469.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +2501.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +117% |
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
0.568 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.698 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.1% |
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 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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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 136mg | 1615mg | 64% |
Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.568g | 50% |
Fats | 19.32g | 3.39g | 25% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 17% | |
Copper | 0.128mg | 14% | |
Calories | 475kcal | 220kcal | 13% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.698g | 11% | |
Manganese | 0.254mg | 11% | |
Carbs | 72.4g | 44.08g | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.17mg | 7% | |
Calcium | 90mg | 32mg | 6% |
Folate | 23µg | 6% | |
Magnesium | 24mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.062mg | 5% | |
Phosphorus | 38mg | 5% | |
Potassium | 119mg | 4% | |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 3mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.32mg | 3% | |
Fiber | 2g | 2.8g | 3% |
Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
Protein | 4.28g | 3.31g | 2% |
Iron | 0.86mg | 1.01mg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.963g | 2% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 1% | |
Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 70.4g | 41.28g | N/A |
Sugar | 58.94g | 27.26g | N/A |
Vitamin B1 | 0.004mg | 0% | |
Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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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9%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%

40%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 1479mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Hoisin sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Hoisin sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Hoisin sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?

Hoisin sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Hoisin sauce is relatively richer in vitamins