Mars vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mars and turkey meat different?
- Mars is higher than turkey meat in fiber and calcium.
- Mars covers your daily need for saturated fat, 47% more than turkey meat.
- Turkey meat is lower in sugar.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index (62) than turkey meat (0).
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 CalciumCalcium | +542.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.3% |
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 | +∞% |
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:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +161.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120566.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +379.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +567.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3636.5% |
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
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 60% | |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 54% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 28.55g | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 47% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 43% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 2.155g | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 109mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 32% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 0.06g | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 19% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 7.39g | 18% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 14% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 189kcal | 14% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 14mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 239mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
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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50%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.496g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)