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Mars vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mars and Shrimp

  • Shrimp covers your daily need of 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.

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.
Mars
2
:
7
Shrimp
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +68.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
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 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +68.6%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Mars
2
:
0
Shrimp
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
3
:
2
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +6800%
Contains more Carbs +36100%
Contains more Other +90.1%
Contains more Protein +460.3%
Contains more Water +4272.4%
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
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +6800%
Contains more Carbs +36100%
Contains more Other +90.1%
Contains more Protein +460.3%
Contains more Water +4272.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
:
3
Shrimp
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 0.2g Mars
Protein 4.28g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 19.32g 0.28g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 0.2g Mars
Calories 475kcal 99kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Shrimp
Fiber 2g Mars
Calcium 90mg 70mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 0.51mg Mars
Magnesium 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg Shrimp
Sodium 136mg 111mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg Shrimp
Vitamin A 167IU Mars
Vitamin C 0.5mg Mars
Cholesterol 12mg 189mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g 0.002g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 177mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/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.