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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.
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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
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.
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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15180%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
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
Mars
0
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
23% 19% 58%
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%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Cayenne pepper
Lower in price ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Cayenne pepper 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Cayenne pepper
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%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.