Mars vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mars and Pretzel different?
- Mars is higher in Calcium, however, Pretzel is richer in Iron, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 56% higher.
- Mars contains 27 times more Sugar than Pretzel. While Mars contains 58.94g of Sugar, Pretzel contains only 2.21g.
- Pretzel has less Saturated Fat.
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted 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 | +233.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89% |
| Contains more IronIron | +432.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +320% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +559.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +84.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 475kcal | 384kcal |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 10.04g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 2.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 2.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 76.99g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 80.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 223mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 4.58mg |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 2.21g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.156mg |
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| Zinc | 1.04mg |
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| Starch | 72.58g |
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| Phosphorus | 128mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 1240mg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.47mg |
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| Manganese | 1.015mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 166µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g | 0.004g |
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| Choline | 29.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 0.391g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.727g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.097mg |
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| Threonine | 0.25mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.407mg |
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| Leucine | 0.757mg |
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| Lysine | 0.257mg |
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| Methionine | 0.177mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.48mg |
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| Histidine | 0.22mg |
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| Fructose | 0.31g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
1%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 1104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.4)