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Mars vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mars and tapioca

  • Tapioca contains less iron and fiber than mars.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 53% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tapioca is lower.
  • Mars has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of tapioca is 78.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.

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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.
Mars
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 32% 12% 2.3% 4% 9.5% 35% 16% 0.91% 11%
Contains more IronIron +1333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11%

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
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Tapioca
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 16% 0% 14% 7.5% 33% 1.4% 17% 7.6% 31% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
4
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
3% 2% 20% 75%
Protein: 2.88 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 19.56 g
Water: 75.01 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1056.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +270.1%
Contains more OtherOther +161.4%
Contains more WaterWater +4312.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.991 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.061 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Tapioca DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 0.991g 48%
Fats 19.32g 1.67g 27%
Calories 475kcal 105kcal 19%
Carbs 72.4g 19.56g 18%
Phosphorus 82mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.143mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 10%
Iron 0.86mg 0.06mg 10%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.277mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 5%
Selenium 2µg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Potassium 133mg 4%
Zinc 0.35mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 3%
Protein 4.28g 2.88g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.033mg 3%
Calcium 90mg 105mg 2%
Cholesterol 12mg 6mg 2%
Folate 4µg 1%
Sodium 136mg 121mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.452g 1%
Copper 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 70.4g 19.56g N/A
Sugar 58.94g N/A
Manganese 0.007mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.075mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.061g 0%
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.13mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0%
Leucine 0.282mg 0%
Lysine 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.073mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.139mg 0%
Valine 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.078mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Tapioca
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Mars
10%
Tapioca
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
13%
Tapioca

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tapioca
Tapioca contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tapioca
Tapioca is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tapioca
Tapioca is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tapioca
Tapioca is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)

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. Tapioca - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169612/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.