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Mars vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mars and corn raw different?

  • Mars is higher in calcium; however, corn raw is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 57% higher.
  • Mars contains 45 times more calcium than corn raw. While mars contains 90mg of calcium, corn raw contains only 2mg.
  • Corn raw has less saturated fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw are the varieties 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4400%
Contains more IronIron +65.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%

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%
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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1260%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1331.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +287.2%
Contains more OtherOther +265.1%
Contains more WaterWater +4373.5%

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
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Corn raw
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 Corn raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 0.325g 51%
Fats 19.32g 1.35g 28%
Calories 475kcal 86kcal 19%
Carbs 72.4g 18.7g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 14%
Phosphorus 89mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 11%
Folate 42µg 11%
Magnesium 37mg 9%
Calcium 90mg 2mg 9%
Potassium 270mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 7%
Manganese 0.163mg 7%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 6.8mg 7%
Copper 0.054mg 6%
Sodium 136mg 15mg 5%
Choline 23mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 4%
Zinc 0.46mg 4%
Iron 0.86mg 0.52mg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 3%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Protein 4.28g 3.27g 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.432g 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 16.7g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 6.26g N/A
Fiber 2g 2g 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Corn raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.326g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw 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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.