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 has more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Iron.
- Potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin C 34% more than Mars.
- Mars contains 268 times more Sugar than Potato chips. While Mars contains 58.94g of Sugar, Potato chips contains 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.
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Calcium
+275%
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Iron
+89.5%
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Sodium
-94.1%
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Calcium
+275%
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Iron
+89.5%
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Sodium
-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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+6120%
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
+6120%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+36.9%
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Protein
+63.6%
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Fats
+79.1%
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Water
+11.8%
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Other
+56.5%
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
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Carbs
+36.9%
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Protein
+63.6%
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Fats
+79.1%
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Water
+11.8%
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Other
+56.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.96
Saturated Fat:
11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0 g
Saturated Fat:
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.17 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.96
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 48.1g |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 7g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 34.6g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 52.9g |
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| Calories | 475kcal | 536kcal |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 4.8g |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.63mg |
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| Magnesium | 67mg |
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| Phosphorus | 165mg |
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| Potassium | 1275mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 8mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.306mg |
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| Manganese | 0.44mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 31.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg |
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| Folate | 45µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.253mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.283mg |
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| Leucine | 0.419mg |
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| Lysine | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 10.96g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.84g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g |
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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
1%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
53%
Comparison summary
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 Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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)