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Mars vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mars and Sun-dried tomato different?

  • Sun-dried tomato is higher than Mars in Vitamin C, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily need of Vitamin C 113% more than Mars.
  • Mars contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than Sun-dried tomato. Mars contains 11.651g of Saturated Fat, while Sun-dried tomato contains 1.893g.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained types were 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 Calcium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.9%
Contains more Iron +211.6%
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 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains more Calcium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.9%
Contains more Iron +211.6%

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 +670.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +20260%
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 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +670.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +20260%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +37.2%
Contains more Carbs +210.3%
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Water +3066.5%
Contains more Other +60.9%
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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Fats +37.2%
Contains more Carbs +210.3%
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Water +3066.5%
Contains more Other +60.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 17.53g Mars
Protein 4.28g 5.06g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 19.32g 14.08g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 23.33g Mars
Calories 475kcal 213kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 2g 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 90mg 47mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 2.68mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 139mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 136mg 266mg Mars
Zinc 0.78mg Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.466mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 3µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 167IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 0.5mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 23µg Sun-dried tomato
Tryptophan 0.037mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.128mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.121mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.185mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.186mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.044mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.131mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.13mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.077mg Sun-dried tomato
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Sun-dried tomato
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 11.651g 1.893g Sun-dried tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Sun-dried tomato
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
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.758g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.