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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.

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
2
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% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Pudding
11
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% 8.3% 1.2% 33% 9.5% 36% 2.5% 20% 6.9% 39% 0.75% 3% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20.1%

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
0
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 Opinion
Calories 475kcal 120kcal Mars
Protein 4.28g 3.16g Mars
Fats 19.32g 3.15g Mars
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Net carbs 70.4g 18.84g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 19.64g Mars
Cholesterol 12mg 9mg Pudding
Vitamin D 44IU Pudding
Magnesium 20mg Pudding
Calcium 90mg 106mg Pudding
Potassium 150mg Pudding
Iron 0.86mg 0.34mg Mars
Sugar 58.94g 11.96g Pudding
Fiber 2g 0.8g Mars
Copper 0.111mg Pudding
Zinc 0.48mg Pudding
Phosphorus 87mg Pudding
Sodium 136mg 98mg Pudding
Vitamin A 167IU 139IU Mars
Vitamin A 39µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.06mg Pudding
Vitamin D 1.1µg Pudding
Manganese 0.097mg Pudding
Selenium 3.7µg Pudding
Vitamin B1 0.038mg Pudding
Vitamin B2 0.157mg Pudding
Vitamin B3 0.133mg Pudding
Vitamin B5 0.326mg Pudding
Vitamin B6 0.03mg Pudding
Vitamin B12 0.31µg Pudding
Vitamin K 0.3µg Pudding
Folate 4µg Pudding
Trans Fat 0.131g Pudding
Choline 11.3mg Pudding
Saturated Fat 11.651g 1.81g Pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.819g Pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g Pudding

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
1%
Mars
13%
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.