Mars vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mars and smoked salmon different?
- Mars has more fiber and calcium than smoked salmon.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 54% higher.
- Smoked salmon has less sugar.
- Smoked salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than mars (62).
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +718.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.8% |
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:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +347.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +327.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4135.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.8% |
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
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.26µg | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Selenium | 32.4µg | 59% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.929g | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.72mg | 30% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 18.28g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 26% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 0g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 23% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 4.32g | 23% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 672mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278mg | 21% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 117kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 17% | |
| Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.101mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 11mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.995g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.023g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 175mg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.85mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.486mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.679mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.942mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | 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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76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.722g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $12)