Sugar substitute vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between sugar substitute and mars
- Sugar substitute has more calcium, while mars has more iron and fiber.
- Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 79% higher.
- Mars contains 4 times less sodium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, while mars contains 136mg.
- Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 CalciumCalcium | +876.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +437.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 879mg | 90mg | 79% |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 53% | |
| Fats | 0g | 19.32g | 30% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 136mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 0.86mg | 9% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 475kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.06g | 4.28g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 84.77g | 72.4g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 39mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.007mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 84.17g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.03g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +437.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
