Mars vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mars and steak different?
- Mars is higher in fiber and calcium; however, steak is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for steak is 22% higher.
- Steak has less sugar.
- Steak has a lower glycemic index (0) than mars (62).
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +179.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.4% |
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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +325.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +480.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3170% |
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Fats
~19.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 92% | |
| Zinc | 6.34mg | 58% | |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 58% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 24.85g | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 32% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 0g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 23% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 23% | |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 23% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 78mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 2.4mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 8.443g | 15% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 271kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 58mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 19.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.4)