Mars vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mars and cayenne pepper
- The amount of vitamin A, fiber, iron, vitamin C, and calcium in cayenne pepper is higher than in mars.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A, 829% more than mars.
- Mars contains 6 times more sugar than cayenne pepper. While mars contains 58.94g of sugar, cayenne pepper contains only 10.34g.
- Cayenne pepper has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.
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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 | +64.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +807% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +15180% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin A | 2081µg | 231% | |
Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 199% | |
Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 188% | |
Fiber | 2g | 27.2g | 101% |
Manganese | 2mg | 87% | |
Iron | 0.86mg | 7.8mg | 87% |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 76.4mg | 84% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 71% | |
Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
Potassium | 2014mg | 59% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 56% | |
Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 54% | |
Phosphorus | 293mg | 42% | |
Copper | 0.373mg | 41% | |
Saturated fat | 11.651g | 3.26g | 38% |
Magnesium | 152mg | 36% | |
Folate | 106µg | 27% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 27% | |
Zinc | 2.48mg | 23% | |
Selenium | 8.8µg | 16% | |
Protein | 4.28g | 12.01g | 15% |
Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
Calories | 475kcal | 318kcal | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 7% | |
Calcium | 90mg | 148mg | 6% |
Carbs | 72.4g | 56.63g | 5% |
Sodium | 136mg | 30mg | 5% |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
Fats | 19.32g | 17.27g | 3% |
Net carbs | 70.4g | 29.43g | N/A |
Sugar | 58.94g | 10.34g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
Contains more FatsFats | +11.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +180.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +373.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +162.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72% |