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Mars vs. Submarine sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mars and Submarine sandwich?

  • Mars has less Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin C than Submarine sandwich.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 40% higher.
  • Mars has 19 times more Sugar than Submarine sandwich. Mars has 58.94g of Sugar, while Submarine sandwich has 3.18g.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato types in this comparison.

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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 Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
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 52% 68% 15% 48% 25% 75% 29% 28% 47% 109%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +110.5%

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.
Mars
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Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 170
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 11% 9% 6% 25% 86% 62% 82% 34% 47% 50% 28% 12%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 170

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +92.4%
Contains more Carbs +254.4%
Contains more Protein +145.8%
Contains more Water +3224.1%
Equal in Other - 2.5
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
11% 10% 20% 57% 3%
Protein: 10.52 g
Fats: 10.04 g
Carbs: 20.43 g
Water: 56.51 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +92.4%
Contains more Carbs +254.4%
Contains more Protein +145.8%
Contains more Water +3224.1%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.927 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Submarine sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 19.23g Mars
Protein 4.28g 10.52g Submarine sandwich
Fats 19.32g 10.04g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 20.43g Mars
Calories 475kcal 213kcal Mars
Starch 15.67g Submarine sandwich
Fructose 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Sugar 58.94g 3.18g Submarine sandwich
Fiber 2g 1.2g Mars
Calcium 90mg 171mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 0.86mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Magnesium 20mg Submarine sandwich
Phosphorus 112mg Submarine sandwich
Potassium 282mg Submarine sandwich
Sodium 136mg 575mg Mars
Zinc 1.05mg Submarine sandwich
Copper 0.084mg Submarine sandwich
Manganese 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 19.9µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 167IU 170IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin E 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 7IU Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin C 0.5mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Folate 66µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Tryptophan 0.1mg Submarine sandwich
Threonine 0.331mg Submarine sandwich
Isoleucine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Leucine 0.752mg Submarine sandwich
Lysine 0.491mg Submarine sandwich
Methionine 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Valine 0.501mg Submarine sandwich
Histidine 0.301mg Submarine sandwich
Cholesterol 12mg 27mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g 0.119g Submarine sandwich
Saturated Fat 11.651g 3.554g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.716g Submarine sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.927g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.665g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.104g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Submarine sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Submarine sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Mars
37%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)

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. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/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.