Mars vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mars and smoothie different?

Mars is higher in iron and fiber; however, smoothie is richer in vitamin C.
Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 58% higher.
Smoothie has less saturated fat.
Smoothie has a lower glycemic index (44) than mars (62).

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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.

Mars

Smoothie

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+119.5%
Contains more IronIron	+473.3%

Contains less SodiumSodium

-78.7%

~equal in Magnesium ~mg

~equal in Copper ~mg

~equal in Zinc ~mg

~equal in Phosphorus ~mg

~equal in Manganese ~mg

~equal in Selenium ~µg

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

Smoothie

Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C

+4800%

~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

~equal in Vitamin E ~mg

~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

~equal in Folate ~µg

~equal in Choline ~mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Saturated fat	11.651g	0g	53%
Fats	19.32g	0g	30%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	24.5mg	27%
Calories	475kcal	37kcal	22%
Carbs	72.4g	8.16g	21%
Vitamin B12		0.24µg	10%
Iron	0.86mg	0.15mg	9%
Fiber	2g	0g	8%
Protein	4.28g	1.22g	6%
Vitamin B6		0.082mg	6%
Calcium	90mg	41mg	5%
Sodium	136mg	29mg	5%
Vitamin B3		0.816mg	5%
Cholesterol	12mg	0mg	4%
Potassium		24mg	1%
Net carbs	70.4g	8.16g	N/A
Sugar	58.94g	7.35g	N/A
Trans fat	0.131g	0g	N/A