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Smoked salmon vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Smoked salmon and Mars different?

  • Mars has more Fiber, and Calcium than Smoked salmon.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 54% higher.
  • Smoked salmon contains 5 times more Sodium than Mars. While Smoked salmon contains 672mg of Sodium, Mars contains only 136mg.

Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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 Calcium +718.2%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.86
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 32% 13% 71% 16% 88% 9% 77% 3% 177%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +718.2%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.86

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.
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Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +92%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 28% 514% 0% 6% 24% 89% 53% 65% 2% 408% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +92%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +327.1%
Contains more Water +4135.3%
Contains more Other +134.8%
Contains more Fats +347.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
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
Contains more Protein +327.1%
Contains more Water +4135.3%
Contains more Other +134.8%
Contains more Fats +347.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.995 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Mars Opinion
Net carbs 0g 70.4g Mars
Protein 18.28g 4.28g Smoked salmon
Fats 4.32g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 0g 72.4g Mars
Calories 117kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 0g 58.94g Smoked salmon
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Calcium 11mg 90mg Mars
Iron 0.85mg 0.86mg Mars
Magnesium 18mg Smoked salmon
Phosphorus 164mg Smoked salmon
Potassium 175mg Smoked salmon
Sodium 672mg 136mg Mars
Zinc 0.31mg Smoked salmon
Copper 0.23mg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.017mg Smoked salmon
Selenium 32.4µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin A 87IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin E 1.35mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 685IU Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.023mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B2 0.101mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B3 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Folate 2µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B12 3.26µg Smoked salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smoked salmon
Tryptophan 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Cholesterol 23mg 12mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Smoked salmon
Saturated Fat 0.929g 11.651g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.023g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g Smoked salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon Mars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
99%
Smoked salmon
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.722g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 536mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $12)

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/nutrients
  2. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.