Sweet and sour vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sweet and sour and mars
- Sweet and sour has more vitamin C; however, mars is richer in iron, calcium, and fiber.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% more.
- Sweet and sour contains 17 times more vitamin C than mars. Sweet and sour contains 8.7mg of vitamin C, while mars contains 0.5mg.
- Mars contains less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve 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 | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +309.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.3% |
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 | +1640% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3445.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1485.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +96500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0g | 11.651g | 53% |
| Manganese | 0.761mg | 33% | |
| Fats | 0.02g | 19.32g | 30% |
| Calories | 150kcal | 475kcal | 16% |
| Carbs | 38.22g | 72.4g | 11% |
| Sodium | 371mg | 136mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 0.5mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 0.86mg | 8% |
| Protein | 0.27g | 4.28g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 99mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.187mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 38.12g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.75g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Choline | 2.4mg | 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
6%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet and sour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet and sour is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet and sour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet and sour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)