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Mars vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mars and Pumpkin seed

  • Mars has less Fiber, and Iron.
  • Pumpkin seed covers your daily Fiber needs 66% more than Mars.
  • Pumpkin seed contains 8 times less Sodium than Mars. Mars contains 136mg of Sodium, while Pumpkin seed contains 18mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +284.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +284.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +34.7%
Contains more Protein +333.4%
Contains more Water +164.7%
Contains more Other +65.2%
Equal in Fats - 19.4
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
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Carbs +34.7%
Contains more Protein +333.4%
Contains more Water +164.7%
Contains more Other +65.2%
Equal in Fats - 19.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 35.35g Mars
Protein 4.28g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 19.32g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 72.4g 53.75g Mars
Calories 475kcal 446kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 2g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 90mg 55mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 92mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 136mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A 167IU 62IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.3mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.034mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B2 0.052mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.286mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B5 0.056mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B6 0.037mg Pumpkin seed
Folate 9µg Pumpkin seed
Tryptophan 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Pumpkin seed
Trans Fat 0.131g Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 11.651g 3.67g Pumpkin seed
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Pumpkin seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.981g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.