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Mars vs. York peppermint pattie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mars and York peppermint pattie

  • The amount of Calcium in Mars is higher than in York peppermint pattie.
  • Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 37% more than York peppermint pattie.
  • Mars contains 8 times more Calcium than York peppermint pattie. While Mars contains 90mg of Calcium, York peppermint pattie contains only 11mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in York peppermint pattie is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Candies, YORK Peppermint Pattie.

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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
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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 0% 3.3% 9.8% 35% 0% 0% 0% 3.7% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +718.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~mg
~equal in Iron ~0.92mg
~equal in Copper ~mg
~equal in Zinc ~mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 0.42% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2285.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 7% 81% 9%
Protein: 2.19 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 80.99 g
Water: 9.03 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.4%
Contains more FatsFats +169.5%
Contains more OtherOther +271%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.9%
Contains more WaterWater +431.2%

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
89% 8% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.41 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars York peppermint pattie Opinion
Calories 475kcal 384kcal Mars
Protein 4.28g 2.19g Mars
Fats 19.32g 7.17g Mars
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Net carbs 70.4g 78.99g York peppermint pattie
Carbs 72.4g 80.99g York peppermint pattie
Cholesterol 12mg 1mg York peppermint pattie
Calcium 90mg 11mg Mars
Potassium 111mg York peppermint pattie
Iron 0.86mg 0.92mg York peppermint pattie
Sugar 58.94g 63.78g Mars
Fiber 2g 2g
Sodium 136mg 28mg York peppermint pattie
Vitamin A 167IU 7IU Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g York peppermint pattie
Saturated Fat 11.651g 4.34g York peppermint pattie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.41g York peppermint pattie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g York peppermint pattie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars York peppermint pattie
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
0%
York peppermint pattie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
5%
York peppermint pattie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
York peppermint pattie
York peppermint pattie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
York peppermint pattie
York peppermint pattie contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
York peppermint pattie
York peppermint pattie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.311g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
York peppermint pattie
York peppermint pattie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
York peppermint pattie
York peppermint pattie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.84g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. York peppermint pattie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167982/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.