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Mars vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mars and nutmeg?

  • Nutmeg is richer than mars in fiber, iron, and calcium.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for fiber is 75% more.
  • Mars has 20 times more sugar than nutmeg. While mars has 58.94g of sugar, nutmeg has only 2.99g.
  • The glycemic index of nutmeg is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Mars
0
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%
Nutmeg
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.4%
Contains more IronIron +253.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%

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.
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%
Nutmeg
8
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
1
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
Nutmeg
4
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.4%
Contains more FatsFats +87.9%
Contains more WaterWater +266.5%
~equal in Other ~2.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
1
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Nutmeg
2
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Nutmeg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 126%
Copper 1.027mg 114%
Fiber 2g 20.8g 75%
Saturated fat 11.651g 25.94g 65%
Magnesium 183mg 44%
Phosphorus 213mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 29%
Iron 0.86mg 3.04mg 27%
Fats 19.32g 36.31g 26%
Zinc 2.15mg 20%
Folate 76µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 12%
Potassium 350mg 10%
Calcium 90mg 184mg 9%
Carbs 72.4g 49.29g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 8%
Sodium 136mg 16mg 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 4%
Calories 475kcal 525kcal 3%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Protein 4.28g 5.84g 3%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 2.99g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.289g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.