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Mars vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mars and shiitake

  • The amount of calcium and iron in mars is higher than in shiitake.
  • Shiitake has 25 times less sugar than mars. Mars has 58.94g of sugar, while shiitake has 2.38g.
  • Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of shiitake is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Mushrooms, shiitake, 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
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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4400%
Contains more IronIron +109.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%

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
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 0% 0% 0% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3842.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +966.3%
Contains more OtherOther +210.8%
Contains more WaterWater +5178.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Shiitake
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 Shiitake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 53%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 30%
Fats 19.32g 0.49g 29%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 23%
Calories 475kcal 34kcal 22%
Carbs 72.4g 6.79g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 17%
Copper 0.142mg 16%
Phosphorus 112mg 16%
Selenium 5.7µg 10%
Manganese 0.23mg 10%
Zinc 1.03mg 9%
Potassium 304mg 9%
Calcium 90mg 2mg 9%
Iron 0.86mg 0.41mg 6%
Sodium 136mg 9mg 6%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Protein 4.28g 2.24g 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Folate 13µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Fiber 2g 2.5g 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 4.29g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 2.38g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Shiitake
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
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shiitake
Shiitake 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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.