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Mars vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mars and Lemon meringue pie

  • The amount of Calcium in Mars is higher than in Lemon meringue pie.
  • Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 42% more than Lemon meringue pie.
  • Mars contains 8 times more Calcium than Lemon meringue pie. While Mars contains 90mg of Calcium, Lemon meringue pie contains only 12mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lemon meringue pie is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe.

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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 Calcium +650%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Iron +16.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 5% 18% 6% 32% 8% 14% 17% 64%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Iron +16.3%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +560%
Equal in Vitamin A - 160
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 11% 30% 37% 18% 13% 7% 19% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +560%
Equal in Vitamin A - 160

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Fats +49.8%
Contains more Carbs +85.2%
Contains more Other +155.6%
Contains more Water +2447.1%
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
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Fats +49.8%
Contains more Carbs +85.2%
Contains more Other +155.6%
Contains more Water +2447.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.185 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.331 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Lemon meringue pie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Lemon meringue pie Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 39.1g Mars
Protein 4.28g 3.8g Mars
Fats 19.32g 12.9g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 39.1g Mars
Calories 475kcal 285kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Lemon meringue pie
Fiber 2g Mars
Calcium 90mg 12mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 1mg Lemon meringue pie
Magnesium 6mg Lemon meringue pie
Phosphorus 42mg Lemon meringue pie
Potassium 65mg Lemon meringue pie
Sodium 136mg 242mg Mars
Zinc 0.28mg Lemon meringue pie
Copper 0.042mg Lemon meringue pie
Manganese 0.128mg Lemon meringue pie
Selenium 11.6µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin A 167IU 160IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3.3mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B1 0.118mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B2 0.159mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B3 0.944mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B5 0.214mg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B6 0.027mg Lemon meringue pie
Folate 25µg Lemon meringue pie
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Lemon meringue pie
Tryptophan 0.046mg Lemon meringue pie
Threonine 0.143mg Lemon meringue pie
Isoleucine 0.169mg Lemon meringue pie
Leucine 0.292mg Lemon meringue pie
Lysine 0.181mg Lemon meringue pie
Methionine 0.092mg Lemon meringue pie
Phenylalanine 0.194mg Lemon meringue pie
Valine 0.192mg Lemon meringue pie
Histidine 0.087mg Lemon meringue pie
Cholesterol 12mg 53mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Lemon meringue pie
Saturated Fat 11.651g 3.185g Lemon meringue pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Lemon meringue pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.582g Lemon meringue pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g Lemon meringue pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mars Lemon meringue pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Mars
13%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie 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. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/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.