Mars vs. Palm oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mars and palm oil?

Mars is richer than palm oil in iron, calcium, and fiber.
Palm oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 188% more.
The amount of sodium in palm oil is lower.
The glycemic index of palm oil is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Oil, palm 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

Palm oil

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+∞%
Contains more IronIron	+8500%

Contains less SodiumSodium

-100%

~equal in Magnesium ~0mg

~equal in Potassium ~0mg

~equal in Copper ~0mg

~equal in Zinc ~0mg

~equal in Phosphorus ~0mg

~equal in Manganese ~mg

~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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

Palm oil

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C

+∞%

~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

~equal in Folate ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Saturated fat	11.651g	49.3g	171%
Fats	19.32g	100g	124%
Vitamin E		15.94mg	106%
Monounsaturated fat		37g	93%
Polyunsaturated fat		9.3g	62%
Carbs	72.4g	0g	24%
Calories	475kcal	884kcal	20%
Iron	0.86mg	0.01mg	11%
Calcium	90mg	0mg	9%
Protein	4.28g	0g	9%
Fiber	2g	0g	8%
Vitamin K		8µg	7%
Sodium	136mg	0mg	6%
Cholesterol	12mg	0mg	4%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	0mg	1%
Net carbs	70.4g	0g	N/A
Sugar	58.94g	0g	N/A
Trans fat	0.131g		N/A
Choline		0.3mg	0%