Mars vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mars and Fruit preserves different?
- Mars is higher in Calcium, however, Fruit preserves are richer in Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 58% higher.
- Mars contains 5 times more Calcium than Fruit preserves. While Mars contains 90mg of Calcium, Fruit preserves contain only 20mg.
- Fruit preserves have less Saturated Fat.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Jams and preserves are the varieties used 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.
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Calcium
+350%
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Iron
+75.5%
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Sodium
-76.5%
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Calcium
+350%
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Iron
+75.5%
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Sodium
-76.5%
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+1660%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+1660%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+1056.8%
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Fats
+27500%
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Other
+900%
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Water
+1692.4%
Equal in Carbs - 68.86
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
0.37 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
68.86 g
Water:
30.47 g
Other:
0.23 g
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Protein
+1056.8%
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Fats
+27500%
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+900%
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Water
+1692.4%
Equal in Carbs - 68.86
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-99.9%
Saturated Fat:
11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0 g
Saturated Fat:
0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0 g
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Saturated Fat
-99.9%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 67.76g |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 0.37g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 0.07g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 68.86g |
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| Calories | 475kcal | 278kcal |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 48.5g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.49mg |
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| Magnesium | 4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 32mg |
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| Zinc | 0.06mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 8.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg |
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| Folate | 11µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.023mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.017mg |
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| Leucine | 0.037mg |
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| Lysine | 0.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg |
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| Valine | 0.021mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 0.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.038g |
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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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6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.641g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in vitamins