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Mars vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mars and yolk?

  • Mars is higher in fiber, yet yolk is higher in vitamin A and iron.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 358% more.
  • The amount of sugar in yolk is lower.
  • The glycemic index of yolk is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types 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.
Mars
0
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%
Yolk
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.3%
Contains more IronIron +217.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.7%

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
1
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Yolk
12
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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
2
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
Yolk
3
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1916.7%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +270.6%
Contains more FatsFats +37.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2977.1%

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
Yolk
3
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Yolk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 12mg 1085mg 358%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Selenium 56µg 102%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 60%
Phosphorus 390mg 56%
Vitamin A 381µg 42%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 41%
Folate 146µg 37%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 28%
Vitamin D 218IU 27%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Carbs 72.4g 3.59g 23%
Protein 4.28g 15.86g 23%
Iron 0.86mg 2.73mg 23%
Zinc 2.3mg 21%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 15%
Fats 19.32g 26.54g 11%
Saturated fat 11.651g 9.551g 10%
Copper 0.077mg 9%
Calories 475kcal 322kcal 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Sodium 136mg 48mg 4%
Calcium 90mg 129mg 4%
Potassium 109mg 3%
Manganese 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Yolk
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
0%
Mars
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1073mg)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.