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Mars vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mars and Hot dog

  • Mars has more Fiber than Hot dog.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Sodium is 41% more.
  • Hot dog contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Frankfurter, meat.

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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
1
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Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Equal in Calcium - 99
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Iron +26.7%
Equal in Calcium - 99

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
2
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
1
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Contains more Carbs +1636.2%
Contains more Protein +139.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +3212.4%
Contains more Other +52.2%
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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Carbs +1636.2%
Contains more Protein +139.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +3212.4%
Contains more Other +52.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
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Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Hot dog
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 Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 4.17g Mars
Protein 4.28g 10.26g Hot dog
Fats 19.32g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 72.4g 4.17g Mars
Calories 475kcal 290kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Hot dog
Fiber 2g 0g Mars
Calcium 90mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 0.86mg 1.09mg Hot dog
Magnesium 15mg Hot dog
Phosphorus 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg Hot dog
Sodium 136mg 1090mg Mars
Zinc 1.2mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg Hot dog
Manganese 0.045mg Hot dog
Selenium 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Mars
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.055mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg Hot dog
Vitamin B3 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 1.57µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 12mg 77mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Hot dog
Saturated Fat 11.651g 7.666g Hot dog
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Hot dog
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Mars
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 954mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.985g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog 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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.