Toffee vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between toffee and mars
- Toffee has less iron, fiber, and calcium.
- Toffee covers your daily saturated fat needs 45% more than mars.
- Mars contains 9 times less cholesterol than toffee. Toffee contains 104mg of cholesterol, while mars contains 12mg.
- The glycemic index of mars is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe 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 | +164.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2766.7% |
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 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 Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +209.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.565g | 11.651g | 41% |
| Vitamin A | 319µg | 35% | |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 12mg | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.964g | 22% | |
| Fats | 32.75g | 19.32g | 21% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0.86mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.222g | 8% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 90mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.94mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 1.07g | 4.28g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 32mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.068mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 560kcal | 475kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 64.72g | 72.4g | 3% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.008mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 64.72g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.47g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 135mg | 136mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.674g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.445g | 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 contains less Sodium?
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Toffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Toffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mars is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.914g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)