Mars vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Mars and Taffy (candy)
- Taffy (candy) contains less Iron, Calcium, and Fiber than Mars.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 48% higher.
- Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 | +1025% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.8% |
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 | +67% |
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:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14166.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +480.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +185.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82.4% |
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 vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 475kcal | 397kcal |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 0.03g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 3.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 91.56g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 91.56g |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 9mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 3mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.01mg |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 68.48g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 0g |
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| Zinc | 0.21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 52mg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 100IU |
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| Vitamin A | 27µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g | 0.131g | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 2.049g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.838g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
1%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.602g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taffy (candy) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)