Mars vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Mars and Potato salad?
- Mars is richer in Calcium, yet Potato salad is richer in Vitamin C.
- Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 51% higher.
- Mars has 5 times more Calcium than Potato salad. Mars has 90mg of Calcium, while Potato salad has 19mg.
- Potato salad contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Potato salad, home-prepared types in this comparison.
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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
+373.7%
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Iron
+32.3%
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Sodium
-74.3%
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Calcium
+373.7%
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Iron
+32.3%
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Sodium
-74.3%
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 C
+1900%
Equal in Vitamin A - 157
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Vitamin C
+1900%
Equal in Vitamin A - 157
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+59.7%
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Fats
+135.6%
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Carbs
+548.2%
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Other
+17.9%
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Water
+4370.6%
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
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Protein
+59.7%
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Fats
+135.6%
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Carbs
+548.2%
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Other
+17.9%
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Water
+4370.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-87.7%
Saturated Fat:
11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0 g
Saturated Fat:
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.737 g
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Saturated Fat
-87.7%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 9.87g |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 2.68g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 8.2g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 11.17g |
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| Calories | 475kcal | 143kcal |
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| Sugar | 58.94g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.65mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 529mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.118mg |
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| Manganese | 0.101mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 32µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg |
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| Folate | 7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.141mg |
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| Leucine | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.066mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.062mg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 68mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 1.429g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.48g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g |
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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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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.222g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)