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Mars vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mars and prunes

  • The amount of fiber and vitamin A in prunes is higher than in mars.
  • Mars covers your daily need for saturated fat, 58% more than prunes.
  • Mars contains 68 times more sodium than prunes. While mars contains 136mg of sodium, prunes contain only 2mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in prunes is lower.
  • Prunes have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of prunes is 29, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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%
Prunes
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 13% 65% 35% 94% 12% 30% 0.26% 39% 1.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +109.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
~equal in Iron ~0.93mg

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%
Prunes
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 2% 13% 8.6% 0% 13% 43% 35% 25% 47% 0% 149% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20%
~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
Prunes
2
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4984.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1718.8%
Contains more OtherOther +14.8%

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
Prunes
3
43% 26% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.062 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Prunes
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Prunes DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 0.088g 53%
Vitamin K 59.5µg 50%
Copper 0.281mg 31%
Fats 19.32g 0.38g 29%
Potassium 732mg 22%
Fiber 2g 7.1g 20%
Fructose 12.45g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 14%
Manganese 0.299mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 12%
Calories 475kcal 240kcal 12%
Phosphorus 69mg 10%
Magnesium 41mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 8%
Sodium 136mg 2mg 6%
Calcium 90mg 43mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 4%
Zinc 0.44mg 4%
Vitamin A 39µg 4%
Protein 4.28g 2.18g 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Carbs 72.4g 63.88g 3%
Starch 5.11g 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Iron 0.86mg 0.93mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Selenium 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 70.4g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 38.13g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.053g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.05mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Prunes
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
26%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.563g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.