Mars vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mars and milk
- Milk contains less iron and fiber than mars.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 55% higher.
- Milk is lower in saturated fat.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index than milk.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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 IronIron | +2766.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.6% |
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 ProteinProtein | +27% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1891.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1350.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +206.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5189.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.633g | 50% |
| Fats | 19.32g | 0.97g | 28% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 42kcal | 22% |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 4.99g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 7% | |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 125mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 3.37g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins