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Mars vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mars and Lime

  • Mars has more Calcium, while Lime has more Vitamin C.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 58% higher.
  • Lime contains 68 times less Sodium than Mars. Mars contains 136mg of Sodium, while Lime contains 2mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lime is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Limes, 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
2
:
8
Lime
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
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 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%

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.
Mars
1
:
11
Lime
Contains more Vitamin A +234%
Contains more Vitamin C +5720%
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 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +234%
Contains more Vitamin C +5720%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
4
:
1
Lime
Contains more Protein +511.4%
Contains more Fats +9560%
Contains more Carbs +586.9%
Contains more Other +666.7%
Contains more Water +5091.8%
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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +511.4%
Contains more Fats +9560%
Contains more Carbs +586.9%
Contains more Other +666.7%
Contains more Water +5091.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
:
3
Lime
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Lime
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Lime Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 7.74g Mars
Protein 4.28g 0.7g Mars
Fats 19.32g 0.2g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 10.54g Mars
Calories 475kcal 30kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 1.69g Lime
Fiber 2g 2.8g Lime
Calcium 90mg 33mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 0.6mg Mars
Magnesium 6mg Lime
Phosphorus 18mg Lime
Potassium 102mg Lime
Sodium 136mg 2mg Lime
Zinc 0.11mg Lime
Copper 0.065mg Lime
Manganese 0.008mg Lime
Selenium 0.4µg Lime
Vitamin A 167IU 50IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Lime
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lime
Vitamin C 0.5mg 29.1mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.03mg Lime
Vitamin B2 0.02mg Lime
Vitamin B3 0.2mg Lime
Vitamin B5 0.217mg Lime
Vitamin B6 0.043mg Lime
Folate 8µg Lime
Vitamin K 0.6µg Lime
Tryptophan 0.003mg Lime
Lysine 0.014mg Lime
Methionine 0.002mg Lime
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Lime
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Lime
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.022g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g Lime
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Lime

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lime
Lime is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lime
Lime is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lime
Lime 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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.