Mars vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mars and pecan pie?
- Mars is higher in calcium, yet pecan pie is higher in iron.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 38% more.
- Mars has 3 times more calcium than pecan pie. While mars has 90mg of calcium, pecan pie has only 32mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pecan pie is lower.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +181.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1047.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.71g | 38% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 3.989g | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.712mg | 31% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 28% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 87mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.211mg | 23% | |
| Selenium | 12µg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 94mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.48mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 52.2g | 7% |
| Folate | 26µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 32mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 262mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.847mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 133mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 22.2g | 4% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 412kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 4.28g | 4.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.662g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)