Mars vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mars and meatball
- Mars has more calcium; however, meatball has more iron and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 51% higher.
- Meatball has 47 times less sugar than mars. Mars has 58.94g of sugar, while meatball has 1.25g.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index than meatball.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Meatballs, meatless.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +805% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +390.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3311.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.706mg | 78% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 78% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 63% | |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 49% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 1.425g | 46% |
| Protein | 4.28g | 21g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 31% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 8g | 21% |
| Folate | 78µg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 550mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 2.16mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 16% | |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 9g | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 197kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 4.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 25mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 180mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
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57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.226g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)