Mars vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mars and tomato sauce different?
- Mars is higher in calcium; however, tomato sauce is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 58% higher.
- Mars contains 17 times more sugar than tomato sauce. While mars contains 58.94g of sugar, tomato sauce contains only 3.56g.
- Tomato sauce has less saturated fat.
- Tomato sauce has a lower glycemic index (31) than mars (62).
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +542.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
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 | +1300% |
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:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +256.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6340% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1263.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5269.4% |
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.041g | 53% |
| Fats | 19.32g | 0.3g | 29% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 24kcal | 23% |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 5.31g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 297mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 14mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 1.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 11mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.113mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.96mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 3.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins