Mars nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Mars
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 475 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
68 in the USA.
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62 (medium) |
| Glycemic load | 21 (high) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/66/5/1264/4655967 – 122 | 122 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 70 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly 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) |
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 93% of foods
Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 92% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 91% of foods
Saturated fat ⓘHigher in Saturated fat content than 90% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 84% of foods
Mars calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of mars | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 475 | |
| Calories in 1 serving 1.6 oz bag | 223 | 47 g |
Mars Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
68 in the USA.
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Mars Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
1.5mg of 90mg
1.7%
Vitamin B1:
0mg of 1mg
0%
Vitamin B2:
0mg of 1mg
0%
Vitamin B3:
0mg of 16mg
0%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0mg of 1mg
0%
Folate:
0µg of 400µg
0%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 9%
4.3 g of 50 g
4.3 g (9% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 30%
19.3 g of 65 g
19.3 g (30% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 24%
72.4 g of 300 g
72.4 g (24% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
1.7 g of 2,000 g
1.7 g (0% of DV )
Other:
2.3 g
2.3 g
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
12 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Mars
Sugar:
59 g
Fiber:
2 g
Other:
11 g
All nutrients for Mars per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% | 8% |
10.1 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 4.3g | 10% | 64% |
1.5 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 19g | 30% | 16% |
1.7 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | 47% |
106 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 70g | N/A | 7% |
1.3 times more than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 72g | 24% | 9% |
2.6 times more than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% | 46% |
31.1 times less than Egg
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| Calcium | 90mg | 9% | 24% |
1.4 times less than Milk
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 11% | 65% |
3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 59g | N/A | 22% |
6.6 times more than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 2g | 8% | 37% |
1.2 times less than Orange
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| Sodium | 136mg | 6% | 45% |
3.6 times less than White bread
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| Trans fat | 0.13g | N/A | 60% |
113.7 times less than Margarine
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| Saturated fat | 12g | 58% | 10% |
2 times more than Beef broiled
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 475
% Daily Value*
30%
Total Fat
19g
53%
Saturated Fat 12g
0
Trans Fat
0g
4%
Cholesterol 12mg
5.9%
Sodium 136mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate
72g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
4.3g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
90mg
9%
Iron
0.86mg
11%
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
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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.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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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.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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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.
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Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.