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Sorghum syrup vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sorghum syrup and Mars?

  • Sorghum syrup is higher in Iron, and Calcium, yet Mars is higher in Fiber.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 58% more.
  • Sorghum syrup has 4 times more Iron than Mars. While Sorghum syrup has 3.8mg of Iron, Mars has only 0.86mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Mars is lower.

We used Syrups, sorghum and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +341.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
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.
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% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Mars
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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%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +1235.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~72.4g
~equal in Other ~2.3g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sorghum syrup Mars
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Sugar ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Mars Opinion
Calories 290kcal 475kcal Mars
Protein 0g 4.28g Mars
Fats 0g 19.32g Mars
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Net carbs 74.9g 70.4g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 74.9g 72.4g Sorghum syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 150mg 90mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 0.86mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 74.9g 58.94g Mars
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Copper 0.13mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.41mg Sorghum syrup
Phosphorus 56mg Sorghum syrup
Sodium 8mg 136mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Mars
Manganese 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B1 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.155mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Trans Fat 0.131g Sorghum syrup
Choline 13.3mg Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 11.651g Sorghum syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup Mars
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
21%
Sorghum syrup
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.96g)

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.