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Mars vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mars and Peanut different?

  • Peanut has more Iron, and Fiber than Mars.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Peanut is 47% higher.
  • Mars contains 12 times more Sugar than Peanut. While Mars contains 58.94g of Sugar, Peanut contains only 4.72g.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Peanuts, all types, raw are the varieties used 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
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10
Peanut
Contains more Iron +432.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Equal in Calcium - 92
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains more Iron +432.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Equal in Calcium - 92

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
2
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10
Peanut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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4
Peanut
Contains more Carbs +348.9%
Contains more Protein +502.8%
Contains more Fats +154.9%
Contains more Water +282.4%
Equal in Other - 2.33
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
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Carbs +348.9%
Contains more Protein +502.8%
Contains more Fats +154.9%
Contains more Water +282.4%
Equal in Other - 2.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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3
Peanut
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 7.63g Mars
Protein 4.28g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 19.32g 49.24g Peanut
Carbs 72.4g 16.13g Mars
Calories 475kcal 567kcal Peanut
Sugar 58.94g 4.72g Peanut
Fiber 2g 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 90mg 92mg Peanut
Iron 0.86mg 4.58mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg Peanut
Sodium 136mg 18mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg Peanut
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Mars
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg Peanut
Folate 240µg Peanut
Tryptophan 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg Peanut
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Peanut
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Peanut
Saturated Fat 11.651g 6.279g Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Peanut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Mars
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.