Mars vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mars and squid
- Mars has more fiber, while squid has more iron, vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin C.
- Squid's daily need coverage for iron is 125% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in squid is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -81.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
Contains more IronIron | +1160.5% |
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 | +1600% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 225% | |
Selenium | 89.6µg | 163% | |
Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 133% | |
Iron | 0.86mg | 10.84mg | 125% |
Copper | 0.998mg | 111% | |
Phosphorus | 580mg | 83% | |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 224mg | 71% |
Protein | 4.28g | 32.48g | 56% |
Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.236g | 52% |
Zinc | 3.46mg | 31% | |
Fats | 19.32g | 1.4g | 28% |
Sodium | 136mg | 744mg | 26% |
Carbs | 72.4g | 1.64g | 24% |
Vitamin A | 203µg | 23% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 21% | |
Potassium | 637mg | 19% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 18% | |
Calories | 475kcal | 158kcal | 16% |
Magnesium | 60mg | 14% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 14% | |
Manganese | 0.209mg | 9% | |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 8.5mg | 9% |
Calcium | 90mg | 180mg | 9% |
Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 2% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 70.4g | 1.64g | N/A |
Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.398mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.287mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.427mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.733mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.419mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.624mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +1280% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4314.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +658.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +3495.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +46.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |