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Mars vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mars and Pork

  • Pork contains less Fiber, and Calcium than Mars.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 32% higher.
  • Pork is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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
:
9
Pork
Contains more Calcium +373.7%
Contains less Sodium -54.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.87
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 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +373.7%
Contains less Sodium -54.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.87

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
1
:
11
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +2285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
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 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
3
:
2
Pork
Contains more Fats +38.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +158.4%
Contains more Protein +538.3%
Contains more Water +3304.1%
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
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Fats +38.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +158.4%
Contains more Protein +538.3%
Contains more Water +3304.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
:
3
Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Pork Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 0g Mars
Protein 4.28g 27.32g Pork
Fats 19.32g 13.92g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 0g Mars
Calories 475kcal 242kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 0g Pork
Fiber 2g 0g Mars
Calcium 90mg 19mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 0.87mg Pork
Magnesium 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg Pork
Potassium 423mg Pork
Sodium 136mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.073mg Pork
Manganese 0.009mg Pork
Selenium 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 167IU 7IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg Pork
Folate 5µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.7µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 12mg 80mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Pork
Saturated Fat 11.651g 5.23g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.