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Mars vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mars and Longan

  • Mars has more Iron, and Calcium, however, Longan has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Longan is 93% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Longans, 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
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7
Longan
Contains more Calcium +8900%
Contains more Iron +561.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +8900%
Contains more Iron +561.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
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5
Longan
Contains more Vitamin C +16700%
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 0% 0% 0% 280% 8% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +16700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
4
:
1
Longan
Contains more Protein +226.7%
Contains more Fats +19220%
Contains more Carbs +378.2%
Contains more Other +228.6%
Contains more Water +4767.6%
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
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +226.7%
Contains more Fats +19220%
Contains more Carbs +378.2%
Contains more Other +228.6%
Contains more Water +4767.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Longan
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 Longan Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 14.04g Mars
Protein 4.28g 1.31g Mars
Fats 19.32g 0.1g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 15.14g Mars
Calories 475kcal 60kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Longan
Fiber 2g 1.1g Mars
Calcium 90mg 1mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 0.13mg Mars
Magnesium 10mg Longan
Phosphorus 21mg Longan
Potassium 266mg Longan
Sodium 136mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 0.05mg Longan
Copper 0.169mg Longan
Manganese 0.052mg Longan
Vitamin A 167IU Mars
Vitamin C 0.5mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.031mg Longan
Vitamin B2 0.14mg Longan
Vitamin B3 0.3mg Longan
Threonine 0.034mg Longan
Isoleucine 0.026mg Longan
Leucine 0.054mg Longan
Lysine 0.046mg Longan
Methionine 0.013mg Longan
Phenylalanine 0.03mg Longan
Valine 0.058mg Longan
Histidine 0.012mg Longan
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Longan
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Longan
Saturated Fat 11.651g Longan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Longan
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
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Longan
Longan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Longan
Longan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Longan
Longan 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. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/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.