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Mars vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mars and vanilla extract

  • Mars has more iron, fiber, and calcium than vanilla extract.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% more.
  • Vanilla extract contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Vanilla extract.

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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.
Mars
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +718.2%
Contains more IronIron +616.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Vanilla extract DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 0.01g 53%
Fats 19.32g 0.06g 30%
Carbs 72.4g 12.65g 20%
Manganese 0.23mg 10%
Calories 475kcal 288kcal 9%
Iron 0.86mg 0.12mg 9%
Protein 4.28g 0.06g 8%
Calcium 90mg 11mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Copper 0.072mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 7%
Sodium 136mg 9mg 6%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 148mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Zinc 0.11mg 1%
Phosphorus 6mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 12.65g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 12.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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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
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +7033.3%
Contains more FatsFats +32100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +472.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2992.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1406.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
42% 42% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.