Mars vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mars and mussels?
- Mars is higher in fiber and calcium, yet mussels is higher in iron and vitamin C.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for iron is 73% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in mussels is lower.
- The glycemic index of mussels is lower.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +172.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +681.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2620% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 1000% | |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 296% | |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 163% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 6.72mg | 73% |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.85g | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 41% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 23.8g | 39% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 25% | |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 24% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 4.48g | 23% |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 7.39g | 22% |
| Folate | 76µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 19% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 17% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 172kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 13.6mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 56mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 369mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 33mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 3% | |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +331.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +879.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +456.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3497.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
