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Mars vs. Reese's fast break — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mars and Reese's fast break

  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 17% higher.
  • Reese's fast break is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats.

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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
2
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 34% 18% 25% 36% 60% 26% 56% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
Contains more IronIron +11.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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%
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 1.3% 2.4% 0% 0% 33% 23% 67% 25% 16% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +317.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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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
9% 23% 62% 4% 2%
Protein: 8.66 g
Fats: 23.42 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.3%
Contains more FatsFats +21.2%
Contains more WaterWater +141.2%
~equal in Other ~2.22g

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
38% 42% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -29.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Reese's fast break Opinion
Calories 475kcal 474kcal Mars
Protein 4.28g 8.66g Reese's fast break
Fats 19.32g 23.42g Reese's fast break
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.4mg Mars
Net carbs 70.4g 58.7g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 61.6g Mars
Cholesterol 12mg 4mg Reese's fast break
Magnesium 48mg Reese's fast break
Calcium 90mg 61mg Mars
Potassium 284mg Reese's fast break
Iron 0.86mg 0.96mg Reese's fast break
Sugar 58.94g 53.08g Reese's fast break
Fiber 2g 2.9g Reese's fast break
Copper 0.18mg Reese's fast break
Zinc 0.94mg Reese's fast break
Phosphorus 130mg Reese's fast break
Sodium 136mg 330mg Mars
Vitamin A 167IU 40IU Mars
Vitamin B1 0.13mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B2 0.1mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B3 3.57mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B6 0.07mg Reese's fast break
Folate 39µg Reese's fast break
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Reese's fast break
Saturated Fat 11.651g 8.23g Reese's fast break
Monounsaturated Fat 8.94g Reese's fast break
Polyunsaturated fat 4.33g Reese's fast break

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Reese's fast break
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
15%
Reese's fast break
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
30%
Reese's fast break

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)

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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.