Taco vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taco and mars
- Mars contains less fiber than taco.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 36% higher.
- Mars has 3 times less sodium than taco. Taco has 397mg of sodium, while mars has 136mg.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index than taco.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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 IronIron | +38.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.7% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3254.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +52.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +264.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.4% |
| 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 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 | 0.93µg | 39% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 11.651g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 20% | |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 72.4g | 18% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 475kcal | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 11% | |
| Sodium | 397mg | 136mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 12.7g | 19.32g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 8.86g | 4.28g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 209mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 89mg | 90mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)