Mars vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mars and shrimp
- Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 59% more than mars.
- Mars contains 208 times more saturated fat than shrimp. While mars contains 11.651g of saturated fat, shrimp contains only 0.056g.
- Shrimp has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).
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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 | +28.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +68.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.4% |
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 189mg | 59% |
Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.056g | 53% |
Copper | 0.379mg | 42% | |
Protein | 4.28g | 23.98g | 39% |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 34% | |
Fats | 19.32g | 0.28g | 29% |
Carbs | 72.4g | 0.2g | 24% |
Calories | 475kcal | 99kcal | 19% |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 15% | |
Magnesium | 39mg | 9% | |
Potassium | 259mg | 8% | |
Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
Iron | 0.86mg | 0.51mg | 4% |
Calcium | 90mg | 70mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
Sodium | 136mg | 111mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 70.4g | 0.2g | N/A |
Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.131g | 0.002g | N/A |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +6800% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36100% |
Contains more OtherOther | +90.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +460.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +4272.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |