Mars vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Mars and Puff pastry
- Mars has more Calcium, while Puff pastry has more Iron.
- Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 31% more than Puff pastry.
- Mars contains 79 times more Sugar than Puff pastry. While Mars contains 58.94g of Sugar, Puff pastry contains only 0.75g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.
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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
+800%
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Sodium
-46.2%
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Iron
+202.3%
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Calcium
+800%
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Sodium
-46.2%
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Iron
+202.3%
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 A
+16600%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+16600%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+58.4%
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Other
+130%
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Protein
+72.9%
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Fats
+99.3%
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Water
+335.3%
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
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Carbs
+58.4%
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Other
+130%
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Protein
+72.9%
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Fats
+99.3%
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Water
+335.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-52.8%
Saturated Fat:
11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0 g
Saturated Fat:
5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
22.228 g
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Saturated Fat
-52.8%
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 Cholesterol |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 44.2g |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 7.4g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 38.5g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 45.7g |
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| Calories | 475kcal | 558kcal |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 0.75g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 2.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 62mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 253mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.115mg |
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| Manganese | 0.495mg |
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| Selenium | 24.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.55mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.323mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.019mg |
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| Folate | 55µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.086mg |
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| Threonine | 0.198mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.275mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.144mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg |
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| Valine | 0.312mg |
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| Histidine | 0.158mg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 5.502g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.828g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.228g |
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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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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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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.19g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Puff pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Puff pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)