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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
2
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 Choline Choline 1.7% 10% 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 Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
3
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
0
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Vanilla extract Opinion
Calories 475kcal 288kcal Mars
Protein 4.28g 0.06g Mars
Fats 19.32g 0.06g Mars
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Net carbs 70.4g 12.65g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 12.65g Mars
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Vanilla extract
Magnesium 12mg Vanilla extract
Calcium 90mg 11mg Mars
Potassium 148mg Vanilla extract
Iron 0.86mg 0.12mg Mars
Sugar 58.94g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Fiber 2g 0g Mars
Copper 0.072mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.11mg Vanilla extract
Phosphorus 6mg Vanilla extract
Sodium 136mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Mars
Manganese 0.23mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B1 0.011mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B2 0.095mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0.425mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0.026mg Vanilla extract
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g Vanilla extract
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Vanilla extract

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Vanilla extract
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
1%
Mars
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.641g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $4)

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.