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Mars vs. Instant coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mars and instant coffee?

  • Mars is richer than instant coffee in iron, calcium, and fiber.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% more.
  • The amount of sugar in instant coffee is lower.
  • The glycemic index of instant coffee is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water 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.
Mars
2
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 2.9% 1.2% 2.6% 1.5% 3.7% 0.27% 1.3% 0.52% 2% 0.55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2150%
Contains more IronIron +2050%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%

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
1
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.23% 4.4% 0.06% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
4
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
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4180%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21194.1%
Contains more OtherOther +389.4%
Contains more WaterWater +5728.8%

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
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.002 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Instant coffee
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Instant coffee DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 0.002g 53%
Fats 19.32g 0g 30%
Calories 475kcal 2kcal 24%
Carbs 72.4g 0.34g 24%
Iron 0.86mg 0.04mg 10%
Calcium 90mg 4mg 9%
Protein 4.28g 0.1g 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Caffeine 26mg 7%
Sodium 136mg 4mg 6%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 30mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.236mg 1%
Magnesium 4mg 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 1%
Copper 0.011mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 0.34g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.01mg 0%
Phosphorus 3mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.001mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.002g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Instant coffee
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
0%
Instant coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
2%
Instant coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.649g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee 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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/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.