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Mars vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mars and pudding

  • Pudding contains less iron than mars.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 49% higher.
  • Pudding contains 5 times less sugar than mars. Mars contains 58.94g of sugar, while pudding contains 11.96g.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pudding is lower.
  • Pudding has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pudding is 47, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 13% 13% 37% 13% 37% 13% 13% 20%
Contains more IronIron +152.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.9%

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
1
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Pudding
12
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 13% 1.2% 17% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
4
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
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.4%
Contains more FatsFats +513.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +268.6%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
Contains more WaterWater +4201.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
64% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.18 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Pudding
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Pudding DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 1.81g 45%
Fats 19.32g 3.15g 25%
Calories 475kcal 120kcal 18%
Carbs 72.4g 19.64g 18%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 13%
Phosphorus 87mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.157mg 12%
Copper 0.111mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.326mg 7%
Selenium 3.7µg 7%
Iron 0.86mg 0.34mg 7%
Vitamin D 44IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Fiber 2g 0.8g 5%
Manganese 0.097mg 4%
Vitamin A 39µg 4%
Zinc 0.48mg 4%
Potassium 150mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 3%
Sodium 136mg 98mg 2%
Protein 4.28g 3.16g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.819g 2%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 2%
Calcium 90mg 106mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.133mg 1%
Cholesterol 12mg 9mg 1%
Folate 4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g 1%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 18.84g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 11.96g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Pudding
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Mars
12%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.841g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.