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Mars vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mars and Liver

  • Mars has more Fiber, and Calcium, while Liver has more Iron, and Vitamin C.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Iron 213% more than Mars.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Liver is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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
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9
Liver
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +1983.7%
Contains less Sodium -64%
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 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +1983.7%
Contains less Sodium -64%

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
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9
Liver
Contains more Vitamin A +10676.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4620%
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 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +10676.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4620%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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2
Liver
Contains more Fats +339.1%
Contains more Carbs +1825.5%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Protein +507.9%
Contains more Water +3683.5%
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
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +339.1%
Contains more Carbs +1825.5%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Protein +507.9%
Contains more Water +3683.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
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3
Liver
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Liver
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Liver Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 3.76g Mars
Protein 4.28g 26.02g Liver
Fats 19.32g 4.4g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 3.76g Mars
Calories 475kcal 165kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Liver
Fiber 2g 0g Mars
Calcium 90mg 10mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg Liver
Phosphorus 241mg Liver
Potassium 150mg Liver
Sodium 136mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg Liver
Selenium 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 167IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg Liver
Vitamin C 0.5mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg Liver
Folate 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 12mg 355mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Liver
Saturated Fat 11.651g 1.41g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Liver
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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.