Sweet potato vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet potato and mars different?
- Sweet potato is higher in vitamin A; however, mars is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato is 280% higher.
- Sweet potato contains 2 times more fiber than mars. While sweet potato contains 3g of fiber, mars contains only 2g.
- Sweet potato has less sugar.
Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41% |
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 | +380% |
| 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:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +4445.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38540% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +259.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| 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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 709µg | 79% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 11.651g | 53% |
| Fats | 0.05g | 19.32g | 30% |
| Calories | 86kcal | 475kcal | 19% |
| Copper | 0.151mg | 17% | |
| Carbs | 20.12g | 72.4g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.209mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.8mg | 16% | |
| Manganese | 0.258mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 337mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 30mg | 90mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1.57g | 4.28g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 3g | 2g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 136mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.557mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.61mg | 0.86mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.12g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 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
31%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.633g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)