Mars vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mars and potato chips
- Mars has more calcium, while potato chips have more vitamin C, fiber, and iron.
- Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin C, 34% more than mars.
- Mars contains 268 times more sugar than potato chips. While mars contains 58.94g of sugar, potato chips contain only 0.22g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
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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 | +275% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
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 | +6120% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.5% |
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
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Saturated fat
~10.96g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 81% | |
| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1275mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 31.1mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.306mg | 34% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.84g | 25% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 34.6g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 24% | |
| Phosphorus | 165mg | 24% | |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Manganese | 0.44mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Magnesium | 67mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 15% | |
| Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 14% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 4.8g | 11% |
| Folate | 45µg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.63mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 52.9g | 7% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.28g | 7g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 10.96g | 3% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 536kcal | 3% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.392mg | 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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56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.691g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)