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MARS nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for MARS

MARS
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
68 in the USA.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
62 (medium)
Glycemic load
21 (high)
Insulin index ⓘ https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/66/5/1264/4655967
122
Calories
475
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
70.4 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 serving 1.6 oz bag (47 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
0.9 (acidic)
93% Net carbs
92% Calories
91% Carbs
90% Saturated Fat
84% Fats
Explanation: The given food contains more Net carbs than 93% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Net carbs than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Calories, Carbs, Saturated Fat, and Fats.

MARS Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
68 in the USA.
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
62

MARS Glycemic load (GL)

21

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium: 90 mg of 1,000 mg 9%
Iron: 0.86 mg of 8 mg 11%
Magnesium: 0 mg of 420 mg 0%
Phosphorus: 0 mg of 700 mg 0%
Potassium: 0 mg of 3,400 mg 0%
Sodium: 136 mg of 2,300 mg 6%
Zinc: 0 mg of 11 mg 0%
Copper: 0 mg of 1 mg 0%
Manganese: 0 mg of 2 mg 0%
Selenium: 0 µg of 55 µg 0%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Calcium
90 mg
TOP 24%
Sodium
136 mg
TOP 45%
Iron
0.86 mg
TOP 65%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 167 IU of 5,000 IU 3%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0.5 mg of 90 mg 1%
Vitamin B1: 0 mg of 1 mg 0%
Vitamin B2: 0 mg of 1 mg 0%
Vitamin B3: 0 mg of 16 mg 0%
Vitamin B5: 0 mg of 5 mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0 mg of 1 mg 0%
Folate: 0 µg of 400 µg 0%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin A
167 IU
TOP 37%
Vitamin C
0.5 mg
TOP 47%

Macronutrients chart

5% 19% 71% 2% 3%
Protein:
Daily Value: 9%
4.28 g of 50 g
9%
Fats:
Daily Value: 30%
19.32 g of 65 g
30%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 24%
72.4 g of 300 g
24%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
1.7 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
2.3 g

Fat type information

100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for MARS

81% 3% 16%
Sugar: 58.94 g
Fiber: 2 g
Other: 11.46 g

All nutrients for MARS per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 475kcal 24% 8% 10.1 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 4.28g 10% 64% 1.5 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 19.32g 30% 16% 1.7 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1% 47% 106 times less than LemonLemon
Carbs 72.4g 24% 9% 2.6 times more than RiceRice
Net carbs 70.4g N/A 7% 1.3 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Cholesterol 12mg 4% 46% 31.1 times less than EggEgg
Iron 0.86mg 11% 65% 3 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 90mg 9% 24% 1.4 times less than MilkMilk
Sugar 58.94g N/A 22% 6.6 times more than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 2g 8% 37% 1.2 times less than OrangeOrange
Sodium 136mg 6% 45% 3.6 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 167IU 3% 37% 100 times less than CarrotCarrot
Trans Fat 0.13g N/A 60% 113.7 times less than MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 11.65g 58% 10% 2 times more than BeefBeef

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 475
% Daily Value*
29%
Total Fat 19g
55%
Saturated Fat 12g
Trans Fat g
4%
Cholesterol 12mg
6%
Sodium 136mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate 72g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 90mg 9%

Iron 1mg 13%

Potassium 0mg 0%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
No Trans Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sugars
limit break
 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source

MARS nutrition infographic

MARS nutrition infographic
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References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/nutrients

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