Mars vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Mars and Sugar substitute
- Mars has more Iron, and Fiber, while Sugar substitute has more Calcium.
- Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 79% higher.
- Sugar substitute contains 15 times less Sugar than Mars. Mars contains 58.94g of Sugar, while Sugar substitute contains 4.03g.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.
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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 IronIron | +437.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +876.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +437.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 475kcal | 347kcal |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 2.06g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 84.17g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 84.77g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 879mg |
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| Potassium | 39mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.16mg |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 4.03g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.007mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg |
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| Starch | 3.52g |
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| Phosphorus | 8mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 572mg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sugar substitute is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.