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Mars vs. Mulberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mars and mulberries

  • Mars has more calcium; however, mulberries are richer in vitamin C and iron.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% more.
  • Mars contains 14 times more sodium than mulberries. Mars contains 136mg of sodium, while mulberries contain 10mg.
  • Mulberries contain less saturated fat.
  • Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of mulberries is 25.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Mulberries, 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
1
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 13% 12% 17% 69% 20% 3.3% 16% 1.3% 0% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.8%
Contains more IronIron +115.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 121% 0.33% 17% 0% 7.3% 23% 12% 0% 12% 0% 20% 4.5% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7180%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4853.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +638.8%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +5057.6%

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
10% 15% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.041 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.207 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Mulberry
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 Mulberry DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 0.027g 53%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 36.4mg 40%
Fats 19.32g 0.39g 29%
Calories 475kcal 43kcal 22%
Carbs 72.4g 9.8g 21%
Iron 0.86mg 1.85mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 8%
Copper 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Potassium 194mg 6%
Protein 4.28g 1.44g 6%
Sodium 136mg 10mg 5%
Phosphorus 38mg 5%
Calcium 90mg 39mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 4%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 2%
Zinc 0.12mg 1%
Fiber 2g 1.7g 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.207g 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 8.1g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 8.1g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.041g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Mulberry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Mars
17%
Mulberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
16%
Mulberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mulberry
Mulberry contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Mulberry
Mulberry is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mulberry
Mulberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mulberry
Mulberry 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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.