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Mars vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mars and Tomato paste different?

  • Mars is richer in Calcium, while Tomato paste is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 58% more than Tomato paste.
  • Mars contains 5 times more Sugar than Tomato paste. Mars contains 58.94g of Sugar, while Tomato paste contains 12.18g.
  • Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +246.5%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +246.5%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +813.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +4280%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Contains more Vitamin A +813.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +4280%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +4010.6%
Contains more Carbs +282.9%
Contains more Water +4223.5%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Equal in Protein - 4.32
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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Fats +4010.6%
Contains more Carbs +282.9%
Contains more Water +4223.5%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Equal in Protein - 4.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Tomato paste Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 14.81g Mars
Protein 4.28g 4.32g Tomato paste
Fats 19.32g 0.47g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 18.91g Mars
Calories 475kcal 82kcal Mars
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 58.94g 12.18g Tomato paste
Fiber 2g 4.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 90mg 36mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 2.98mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg Tomato paste
Potassium 1014mg Tomato paste
Sodium 136mg 59mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg Tomato paste
Copper 0.365mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg Tomato paste
Selenium 5.3µg Tomato paste
Vitamin A 167IU 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 0.5mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.153mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B6 0.216mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg Tomato paste
Vitamin K 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg Tomato paste
Threonine 0.133mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.089mg Tomato paste
Leucine 0.124mg Tomato paste
Lysine 0.134mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg Tomato paste
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Tomato paste
Valine 0.088mg Tomato paste
Histidine 0.071mg Tomato paste
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Tomato paste
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.1g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g Tomato paste
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g Tomato paste

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Tomato paste
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Mars
38%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.