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Mars vs. Pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mars and pea raw?

  • Mars is richer in calcium, yet pea raw is richer in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin A, and iron.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% higher.
  • Mars has 27 times more sodium than pea raw. Mars has 136mg of sodium, while pea raw has 5mg.
  • Pea raw contains less saturated fat.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Peas, green, raw types in this comparison.

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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 24% 7.5% 22% 55% 59% 34% 46% 0.65% 53% 9.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more IronIron +70.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%

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%
Pea raw
11
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 133% 13% 2.6% 0% 67% 30% 39% 6.2% 39% 0% 62% 49% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
3
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
5% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +4730%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +401%
Contains more OtherOther +164.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.6%
Contains more WaterWater +4538.8%

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
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.187 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Pea raw
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 Pea raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 0.071g 53%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 40mg 44%
Fats 19.32g 0.4g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.266mg 22%
Vitamin K 24.8µg 21%
Copper 0.176mg 20%
Calories 475kcal 81kcal 20%
Carbs 72.4g 14.45g 19%
Manganese 0.41mg 18%
Folate 65µg 16%
Fiber 2g 5.7g 15%
Phosphorus 108mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.169mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.09mg 13%
Zinc 1.24mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.132mg 10%
Magnesium 33mg 8%
Iron 0.86mg 1.47mg 8%
Calcium 90mg 25mg 7%
Potassium 244mg 7%
Sodium 136mg 5mg 6%
Choline 28.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Protein 4.28g 5.42g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.104mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.187g 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 8.75g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 5.67g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.035g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.203mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.323mg 0%
Lysine 0.317mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.2mg 0%
Valine 0.235mg 0%
Histidine 0.107mg 0%
Fructose 0.39g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
31%
Pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw
Pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea raw
Pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea raw
Pea raw 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. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/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.