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Mars vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mars and soybean raw

  • The amount of iron, fiber, calcium, and vitamin C in soybean raw is higher than in mars.
  • Soybean raw covers your daily iron needs 186% more than mars.
  • Soybean raw has 68 times less sodium than mars. Mars has 136mg of sodium, while soybean raw has 2mg.
  • Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of soybean raw is 14.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Soybeans, mature seeds, raw.

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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
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +207.8%
Contains more IronIron +1725.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%

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
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
1
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
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +752.6%
Contains more WaterWater +402.4%
Contains more OtherOther +111.7%
~equal in Fats ~19.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Soybean raw DV% diff.
Iron 0.86mg 15.7mg 186%
Copper 1.658mg 184%
Manganese 2.517mg 109%
Phosphorus 704mg 101%
Folate 375µg 94%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 75%
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 73%
Magnesium 280mg 67%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 67%
Protein 4.28g 36.49g 64%
Potassium 1797mg 53%
Zinc 4.89mg 44%
Saturated fat 11.651g 2.884g 40%
Vitamin K 47µg 39%
Selenium 17.8µg 32%
Fiber 2g 9.3g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 29%
Choline 115.9mg 21%
Calcium 90mg 277mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 16%
Carbs 72.4g 30.16g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.404g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 10%
Sodium 136mg 2mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 6mg 6%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Calories 475kcal 446kcal 1%
Fats 19.32g 19.94g 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 20.86g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 7.33g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0%
Threonine 1.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.971mg 0%
Leucine 3.309mg 0%
Lysine 2.706mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 0%
Valine 2.029mg 0%
Histidine 1.097mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Soybean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Mars
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.767g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.