Beverages vs Formulated bar
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Energy Bar, all flavors is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beverages 359
Formulated bar 386
Protein (g)
Beverages 58.1
Formulated bar 21.9
Carbs (g)
Beverages 29.1
Formulated bar 50.3
Fat (g)
Beverages 1.16
Formulated bar 10.8
Fiber (g)
Beverages 0
Formulated bar 6.70
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, Whey protein powder isolate — 58.1g vs 21.9g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverages, Whey protein powder isolate — 359 vs 386 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Formulated bar, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MARATHON Energy Bar, all flavors scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beverages | Formulated bar | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 359 kcal | 386 kcal | -7% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 0.860 g | 14.0 g | -94% |
| Protein | 58.1 g | 21.9 g | +165% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.16 g | 10.8 g | -89% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 29.1 g | 50.3 g | -42% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 6.70 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.581 g | 4.75 g | -88% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.149 g | 3.92 g | -96% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0.151 g | -100% |
| Cholesterol | 12.0 mg | 4.00 mg | +200% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 34.9 mg | 490 mg | -93% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.872 mg | 2.95 mg | -70% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.988 mg | 3.34 mg | -70% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 11.6 mg | 45.2 mg | -74% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 5.81 mg | 22.6 mg | -74% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.16 mg | 4.53 mg | -74% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 233 ug | 816 ug | -71% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 233 ug | 739 ug | -68% |
| Choline, total | 225 mg | 18.0 mg | +1150% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 3.49 ug | 10.9 ug | -68% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 872 ug | 62.0 ug | +1306% |
| Carotene, beta | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 7.85 mg | 27.5 mg | -71% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 4.50 ug | -100% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 698 mg | 754 mg | -7% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.26 mg | 16.3 mg | -92% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 233 mg | 317 mg | -26% |
| Phosphorus, P | 581 mg | 455 mg | +28% |
| Potassium, K | 872 mg | 351 mg | +148% |
| Sodium, Na | 372 mg | 383 mg | -3% |
| Zinc, Zn | 8.72 mg | 11.9 mg | -27% |
| Copper, Cu | 1.16 mg | 0.452 mg | +157% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.16 mg | 1.06 mg | +10% |
| Selenium, Se | 40.7 ug | 4.50 ug | +804% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1503 kj | 1615 kj | -7% |
| Ash | 10.8 g | 3.00 g | +259% |
| Total Sugars | 1.16 g | 28.7 g | -96% |
| Sucrose | — | 14.3 g | |
| Glucose | — | 8.61 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0.480 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 5.35 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Fluoride, F | — | 0 ug | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 77.0 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 395 ug | 1334 ug | -70% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 3.49 ug | 10.7 ug | -67% |
| Retinol | 872 ug | 62.0 ug | +1306% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2907 IU | 209 IU | +1291% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 7.85 mg | 26.2 mg | -70% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 181 IU | -100% |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 46.5 ug | 1.80 ug | +2483% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.023 g | 0.145 g | -84% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.008 g | 0.052 g | -85% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.005 g | 0.030 g | -83% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.010 g | 0.058 g | -83% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.006 g | 0.062 g | -90% |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.046 g | 0.208 g | -78% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.019 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.150 g | 2.29 g | -93% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.018 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.060 g | 1.82 g | -97% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.048 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.005 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0.018 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.026 g | 0.046 g | -43% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0.005 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.114 g | 3.80 g | -97% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.049 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.021 g | 1.92 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.018 g | 1.88 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.003 g | 0.034 g | -91% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 21:5 (Omega-3, Heneicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.221 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.682 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.833 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.40 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.972 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.266 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.236 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.976 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.736 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.898 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.67 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.485 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.764 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 2.17 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 3.83 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.881 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 1.06 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.967 g | |
| Hydroxyproline | — | 0 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 6.00 mg | -100% |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 57.0 mg | -100% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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