Spread vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spread and mars
- Spread has less calcium and fiber.
- Spread covers your daily sodium needs 38% more than mars.
- Mars contains 3 times less cholesterol than spread. Spread contains 38mg of cholesterol, while mars contains 12mg.
- Mars has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of mars is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.6% |
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 ProteinProtein | +79% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3445.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +506.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.7% |
| 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 Sugar |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 136mg | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 5.977g | 11.651g | 26% |
| Carbs | 11.94g | 72.4g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.584g | 19% | |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.565g | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 12% | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 475kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.73mg | 11% | |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.134mg | 10% | |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Protein | 7.66g | 4.28g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 2g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Fats | 17.34g | 19.32g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 110mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 11.74g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.674g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 877mg)