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Mars vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mars and tarragon

  • The amount of iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber in tarragon is higher than in mars.
  • Tarragon covers your daily need for iron, 393% more than mars.
  • Mars contains 6 times more saturated fat than tarragon. While mars contains 11.651g of saturated fat, tarragon contains only 1.881g.
  • Tarragon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tarragon is 0, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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
0
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 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1165.6%
Contains more IronIron +3655.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.4%

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%
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 167% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9900%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
2
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
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +166.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +432%
Contains more WaterWater +355.3%
Contains more OtherOther +423%

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
31% 8% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.86mg 32.3mg 393%
Manganese 7.967mg 346%
Vitamin B6 2.41mg 185%
Calcium 90mg 1139mg 105%
Vitamin B2 1.339mg 103%
Potassium 3020mg 89%
Magnesium 347mg 83%
Copper 0.677mg 75%
Folate 274µg 69%
Vitamin B3 8.95mg 56%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 50mg 55%
Phosphorus 313mg 45%
Saturated fat 11.651g 1.881g 44%
Protein 4.28g 22.77g 37%
Zinc 3.9mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.698g 25%
Vitamin A 210µg 23%
Fiber 2g 7.4g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.251mg 21%
Fats 19.32g 7.24g 19%
Calories 475kcal 295kcal 9%
Selenium 4.4µg 8%
Carbs 72.4g 50.22g 7%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Sodium 136mg 62mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.474g 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 42.82g N/A
Sugar 58.94g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Tarragon
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
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.