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Mars vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mars and kumquat

  • Mars contains less vitamin C and fiber than kumquat.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% higher.
  • Kumquat contains 14 times less sodium than mars. Mars contains 136mg of sodium, while kumquat contains 10mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in kumquat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Kumquats, raw.

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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
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 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.86mg
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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%
Kumquat
10
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 146% 5% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8680%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2146.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +355.3%
Contains more OtherOther +351%
Contains more WaterWater +4655.9%

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
24% 36% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Kumquat
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Kumquat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 0.103g 52%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 43.9mg 48%
Fats 19.32g 0.86g 28%
Calories 475kcal 71kcal 20%
Carbs 72.4g 15.9g 19%
Fiber 2g 6.5g 18%
Copper 0.095mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 7%
Manganese 0.135mg 6%
Sodium 136mg 10mg 5%
Protein 4.28g 1.88g 5%
Potassium 186mg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 4%
Folate 17µg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 3%
Phosphorus 19mg 3%
Calcium 90mg 62mg 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 2%
Zinc 0.17mg 2%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 9.4g N/A
Iron 0.86mg 0.86mg 0%
Sugar 58.94g 9.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Kumquat
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
18%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kumquat
Kumquat contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.548g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat 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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.