Mars vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Mars and Potato
- Mars has more Calcium, however, Potato has more Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 58% higher.
- Potato has 72 times less Sugar than Mars. Mars has 58.94g of Sugar, while Potato has 0.82g.
- Potato is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.
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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
+650%
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Sodium
-95.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.81
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Calcium
+650%
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Sodium
-95.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.81
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
+8250%
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Vitamin C
+3840%
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Vitamin A
+8250%
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Vitamin C
+3840%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+108.8%
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Fats
+21366.7%
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Carbs
+314%
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Other
+105.4%
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Water
+4561.8%
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Protein
+108.8%
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Fats
+21366.7%
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Carbs
+314%
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Other
+105.4%
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Water
+4561.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-99.8%
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Saturated Fat
-99.8%
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 15.39g |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 2.05g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 0.09g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 17.49g |
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| Calories | 475kcal | 77kcal |
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| Starch | 15.29g |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.81mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 57mg |
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| Potassium | 425mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 19.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg |
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| Folate | 15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 0.067mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg |
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| Lysine | 0.107mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.103mg |
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| Histidine | 0.035mg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories 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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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.626g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)