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Mars vs. Jujube — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mars and jujube different?

  • Mars is richer in calcium, while jujube is higher in vitamin C.
  • Jujube covers your daily need for vitamin C, 76% more than mars.
  • Mars contains 45 times more sodium than jujube. Mars contains 136mg of sodium, while jujube contains 3mg.
  • Mars has a higher glycemic index (62) than jujube (27).

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Jujube, raw types were 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.
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%
Jujube
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.3% 22% 18% 24% 1.4% 9.9% 0.39% 11% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +328.6%
Contains more IronIron +79.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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
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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Jujube
6
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 230% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 9.2% 17% 0% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~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
Jujube
1
20% 78%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 20.23 g
Water: 77.86 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.7%
Contains more FatsFats +9560%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +257.9%
Contains more OtherOther +351%
Contains more WaterWater +4480%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Jujube
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 Jujube DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.5mg 69mg 76%
Saturated fat 11.651g 53%
Fats 19.32g 0.2g 29%
Calories 475kcal 79kcal 20%
Carbs 72.4g 20.23g 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Copper 0.073mg 8%
Calcium 90mg 21mg 7%
Potassium 250mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 6%
Protein 4.28g 1.2g 6%
Sodium 136mg 3mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 6%
Iron 0.86mg 0.48mg 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Manganese 0.084mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 3%
Phosphorus 23mg 3%
Magnesium 10mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 2%
Net carbs 70.4g 20.23g N/A
Sugar 58.94g N/A
Zinc 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Jujube
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
22%
Jujube
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
10%
Jujube

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jujube
Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Jujube
Jujube is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jujube
Jujube is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jujube
Jujube 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. Jujube - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168151/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.