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Mars vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mars and Spinach raw different?

  • Spinach raw has more Vitamin C, and Iron than Mars.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 58% higher.
  • Mars contains 140 times more Sugar than Spinach raw. While Mars contains 58.94g of Sugar, Spinach raw contains only 0.42g.
  • Spinach raw has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Spinach, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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
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Contains more Iron +215.1%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Equal in Calcium - 99
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 102% 57% 22% 50% 11% 15% 44% 117% 6%
Contains more Iron +215.1%
Contains less Sodium -41.9%
Equal in Calcium - 99

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +5515%
Contains more Vitamin C +5520%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 563% 41% 0% 94% 20% 44% 14% 4% 45% 146% 0% 1208%
Contains more Vitamin A +5515%
Contains more Vitamin C +5520%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.7%
Contains more Fats +4853.8%
Contains more Carbs +1894.5%
Contains more Other +33.7%
Contains more Water +5276.5%
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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Protein +49.7%
Contains more Fats +4853.8%
Contains more Carbs +1894.5%
Contains more Other +33.7%
Contains more Water +5276.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
26% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.165 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Spinach raw Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 1.43g Mars
Protein 4.28g 2.86g Mars
Fats 19.32g 0.39g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 3.63g Mars
Calories 475kcal 23kcal Mars
Fructose 0.15g Spinach raw
Sugar 58.94g 0.42g Spinach raw
Fiber 2g 2.2g Spinach raw
Calcium 90mg 99mg Spinach raw
Iron 0.86mg 2.71mg Spinach raw
Magnesium 79mg Spinach raw
Phosphorus 49mg Spinach raw
Potassium 558mg Spinach raw
Sodium 136mg 79mg Spinach raw
Zinc 0.53mg Spinach raw
Copper 0.13mg Spinach raw
Manganese 0.897mg Spinach raw
Selenium 1µg Spinach raw
Vitamin A 167IU 9377IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A RAE 469µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 2.03mg Spinach raw
Vitamin C 0.5mg 28.1mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B1 0.078mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B2 0.189mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B3 0.724mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B5 0.065mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B6 0.195mg Spinach raw
Folate 194µg Spinach raw
Vitamin K 482.9µg Spinach raw
Tryptophan 0.039mg Spinach raw
Threonine 0.122mg Spinach raw
Isoleucine 0.147mg Spinach raw
Leucine 0.223mg Spinach raw
Lysine 0.174mg Spinach raw
Methionine 0.053mg Spinach raw
Phenylalanine 0.129mg Spinach raw
Valine 0.161mg Spinach raw
Histidine 0.064mg Spinach raw
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Spinach raw
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.063g Spinach raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Spinach raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g Spinach raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Spinach raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Mars
181%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.588g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw 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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.