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Paprika vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Paprika and Mars

  • The amount of Iron, Fiber, and Calcium in Paprika is higher than in Mars.
  • Paprika covers your daily Iron needs 254% more than Mars.
  • Mars has 17 times less Fiber than Paprika. Paprika has 34.9g of Fiber, while Mars has 2g.
  • Paprika contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika 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.
Paprika
10
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0
Mars
Contains more Calcium +154.4%
Contains more Iron +2358.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +154.4%
Contains more Iron +2358.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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.
Paprika
12
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0
Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +29393.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
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 +29393.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains more Protein +230.4%
Contains more Water +561.2%
Contains more Other +236.5%
Contains more Fats +49.9%
Contains more Carbs +34.1%
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +230.4%
Contains more Water +561.2%
Contains more Other +236.5%
Contains more Fats +49.9%
Contains more Carbs +34.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Mars Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 70.4g Mars
Protein 14.14g 4.28g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 53.99g 72.4g Mars
Calories 282kcal 475kcal Mars
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 58.94g Paprika
Fiber 34.9g 2g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 90mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 0.86mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 136mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU 167IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.5mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 49µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Paprika
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 11.651g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
415%
Paprika
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.511g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.