Mars vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mars and turmeric
- Mars has less iron, fiber, and calcium.
- Turmeric covers your daily iron needs 677% more than mars.
- Turmeric contains 18 times less sugar than mars. Mars contains 58.94g of sugar, while turmeric contains 3.21g.
- The glycemic index of mars is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Spices, turmeric, ground.
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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 | +86.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6295.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.1% |
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 | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +494.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +655.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207.8% |
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Carbs
~67.14g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
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 Sugar |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 19.8mg | 861% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 55mg | 677% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 144% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 22.7g | 83% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 61% | |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 50% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 1.838g | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 43% | |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 41% | |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 30% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 3.25g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 9.68g | 11% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 312kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 168mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 20µg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 5% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 67.14g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 44.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 3.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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575%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.813g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.5)