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.
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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% |
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:
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
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% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0g