Mars vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mars and refried beans
- Mars has more calcium; however, refried beans are higher in iron, fiber, and vitamin C.
- Mars covers your daily saturated fat needs 55% more than refried beans.
- Refried beans contain 109 times less sugar than mars. Mars contains 58.94g of sugar, while refried beans contain 0.54g.
- The glycemic index of mars is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +210.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +861.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +434.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4473.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.631g | 50% |
| Fats | 19.32g | 2.01g | 27% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 13.55g | 20% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 90kcal | 19% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 13% | |
| Manganese | 0.289mg | 13% | |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 370mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.44mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.7g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 29mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 4% | |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 4.98g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 0.54g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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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10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Refried beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Refried beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)