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Mars vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mars and pecan

  • Mars contains less fiber and iron than pecan.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for pecan is 30% higher.
  • Mars has a higher glycemic index than pecan.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Nuts, pecans.

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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%
Pecan
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +194.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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%
Pecan
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +120%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
2
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
Pecan
3
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +422.4%
Contains more OtherOther +55.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.3%
Contains more FatsFats +272.5%
Contains more WaterWater +107.1%

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
Pecan
3
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Pecan
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 4.5mg 196%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 144%
Copper 1.2mg 133%
Monounsaturated fat 40.801g 102%
Fats 19.32g 71.97g 81%
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 55%
Zinc 4.53mg 41%
Phosphorus 277mg 40%
Fiber 2g 9.6g 30%
Magnesium 121mg 29%
Saturated fat 11.651g 6.18g 25%
Iron 0.86mg 2.53mg 21%
Carbs 72.4g 13.86g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 16%
Potassium 410mg 12%
Calories 475kcal 691kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 10%
Protein 4.28g 9.17g 10%
Vitamin E 1.4mg 9%
Choline 40.5mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 7%
Selenium 3.8µg 7%
Folate 22µg 6%
Sodium 136mg 0mg 6%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Calcium 90mg 70mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.