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Mars vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mars and Tuna Bluefin

  • Mars has more Fiber, and Calcium, however, Tuna Bluefin is richer in Iron.
  • Mars covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 50% more than Tuna Bluefin.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +800%
Contains more Iron +52.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%
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 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +52.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.2%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1409%
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 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1409%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +207.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +598.8%
Contains more Water +3375.9%
Contains more Other +105.2%
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
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more Fats +207.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +598.8%
Contains more Water +3375.9%
Contains more Other +105.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Tuna Bluefin
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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 0g Mars
Protein 4.28g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 19.32g 6.28g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 0g Mars
Calories 475kcal 184kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Tuna Bluefin
Fiber 2g 0g Mars
Calcium 90mg 10mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 1.31mg Tuna Bluefin
Magnesium 64mg Tuna Bluefin
Phosphorus 326mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 323mg Tuna Bluefin
Sodium 136mg 50mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 0.77mg Tuna Bluefin
Copper 0.11mg Tuna Bluefin
Manganese 0.02mg Tuna Bluefin
Selenium 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 167IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.278mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.306mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.525mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 2µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B12 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 12mg 49mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Tuna Bluefin
Saturated Fat 11.651g 1.612g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.053g Tuna Bluefin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.844g Tuna Bluefin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mars Tuna Bluefin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $5)

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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.