Macadamia vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between macadamia and mars
- The amount of iron and fiber in macadamia is higher than in mars.
- Macadamia covers your daily need for iron, 35% more than mars.
- Macadamia contains 4 times more fiber than mars. While macadamia contains 8.6g of fiber, mars contains only 2g.
- The amount of sugar in macadamia is lower.
- Macadamia has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of macadamia is 10, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +329.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +292.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +423.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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Saturated fat
~11.651g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.131mg | 180% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 58.877g | 147% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 100% | |
| Fats | 75.77g | 19.32g | 87% |
| Copper | 0.756mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 3.69mg | 0.86mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 31% | |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 27% | |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 2g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 21% | |
| Carbs | 13.82g | 72.4g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 718kcal | 475kcal | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 368mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 10% | |
| Protein | 7.91g | 4.28g | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 136mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 12.061g | 11.651g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.22g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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 Saturated fat?
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins