Mars vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mars and white chocolate different?
- Mars is higher in iron and fiber; however, white chocolate is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for white chocolate is 39% higher.
- Mars contains 10 times more fiber than white chocolate. While mars contains 2g of fiber, white chocolate contains only 0.2g.
- Mars has less saturated fat.
- White chocolate has a lower glycemic index (41) than mars (62).
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Candies, white chocolate are the varieties 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 IronIron | +258.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +121.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.8% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 19.412g | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg | 23% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.097g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.282mg | 22% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 32.09g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.608mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 199mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 286mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.24mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.013g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 0.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.96mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 59.24g | 4% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 539kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 4.28g | 5.87g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 90mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 59g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0g | N/A |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.1% |
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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40% |
