Milkshake vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between milkshake and mars
- Milkshake has more calcium, while mars has more iron and fiber.
- Mars covers your daily need for saturated fat, 49% more than milkshake.
- Milkshake contains 2 times more calcium than mars. While milkshake contains 146mg of calcium, mars contains only 90mg.
- The amount of sugar in milkshake is lower.
- Milkshake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milkshake is 27, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +760% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +4279.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +537.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +307.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.886g | 11.651g | 44% |
| Fats | 3.03g | 19.32g | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 22% | |
| Calories | 112kcal | 475kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 17.75g | 72.4g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.86mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.368mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Calcium | 146mg | 90mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 183mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 25µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.875g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 95mg | 136mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.113g | 1% | |
| Protein | 3.86g | 4.28g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.75g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 17.75g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.378mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.105mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkshake is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.765g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkshake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (12 mg)