Mars vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mars and peppermint?
- Mars has less vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, fiber, and calcium than peppermint.
- Peppermint's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 82% higher.
- Mars has 47 times more saturated fat than peppermint. Mars has 11.651g of saturated fat, while peppermint has 0.246g.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Peppermint, fresh 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +170% |
| Contains more IronIron | +490.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.2% |
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 | +6260% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1955.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +386.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4526.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 5.08mg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.246g | 52% |
| Manganese | 1.176mg | 51% | |
| Copper | 0.329mg | 37% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Folate | 114µg | 29% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 0.94g | 28% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 212µg | 24% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 70kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 20% | |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 19% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 14.89g | 19% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 243mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.706mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 73mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.082mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 31mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 3.75g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 0% |
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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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.405g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1.2)