Mars vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Mars and Spaghetti
- The amount of Calcium in Mars is higher than in Spaghetti.
- Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 57% more than Spaghetti.
- Mars contains 136 times more Sodium than Spaghetti. While Mars contains 136mg of Sodium, Spaghetti contains only 1mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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.
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Calcium
+1185.7%
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Iron
+72%
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Sodium
-99.3%
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Calcium
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Iron
+72%
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-99.3%
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.
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Vitamin A
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+1977.4%
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Carbs
+134.6%
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+721.4%
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Protein
+35.5%
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Water
+3554.7%
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+1977.4%
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+134.6%
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+35.5%
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+3554.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-98.5%
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Saturated Fat
-98.5%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 29.06g |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 5.8g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 0.93g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 30.86g |
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| Calories | 475kcal | 158kcal |
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| Starch | 26.01g |
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| Fructose | 0.03g |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 0.56g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg |
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| Folate | 7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.083mg |
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| Threonine | 0.206mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.228mg |
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| Leucine | 0.44mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.065mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.262mg |
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| Histidine | 0.132mg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 0.176g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.131g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.475g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in vitamins