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Mars vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mars and paprika

  • The amount of vitamin A, iron, fiber, and calcium in paprika is higher than in mars.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 982% more than mars.
  • Paprika has 6 times less sugar than mars. Mars has 58.94g of sugar, while paprika has 10.34g.
  • Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of paprika is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Spices, paprika.

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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%
Paprika
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.4%
Contains more IronIron +2358.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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%
Paprika
11
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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
2
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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more FatsFats +49.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +230.4%
Contains more WaterWater +561.2%
Contains more OtherOther +236.5%

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Paprika
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 Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2463µg 274%
Iron 0.86mg 21.14mg 254%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 165%
Fiber 2g 34.9g 132%
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 95%
Copper 0.713mg 79%
Manganese 1.59mg 69%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Potassium 2280mg 67%
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 52%
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 50%
Phosphorus 314mg 45%
Saturated fat 11.651g 2.14g 43%
Magnesium 178mg 42%
Zinc 4.33mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 28%
Protein 4.28g 14.14g 20%
Calcium 90mg 229mg 14%
Folate 49µg 12%
Selenium 6.3µg 11%
Calories 475kcal 282kcal 10%
Fats 19.32g 12.89g 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Carbs 72.4g 53.99g 6%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.695g 4%
Sodium 136mg 68mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.9mg 0%
Net carbs 70.4g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 10.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Paprika
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
0%
Mars
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.511g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.