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.
- Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 90mg | 879mg | 79% |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 53% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 0g | 30% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 572mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.16mg | 9% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 347kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0.6g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.28g | 2.06g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 84.77g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 4.03g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A |
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% |
