Mars vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mars and shortbread
- Mars has more calcium; however, shortbread has more iron.
- Daily need coverage for iron for shortbread is 27% higher.
- Shortbread has 7 times less calcium than mars. Mars has 90mg of calcium, while shortbread has 13mg.
- Shortbread is lower in sugar.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +592.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +246.5% |
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 | +∞% |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.8% |
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 56% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 2.98mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 20% | |
| Folate | 81µg | 20% | |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 17% | |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 17% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 8.105g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 26.22g | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 353mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 13mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 63.78g | 3% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 514kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 4.28g | 5.37g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 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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30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.546g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)