Mars Bites

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Mars Bites

Mars · 193 g

e
Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
462
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Moderate fatHigh saturated fatHigh sugarModerate salt
Barcode
0058496434175
Serving size
5 piece (39 g)
Sold in
Canada

At a glance

Mars Bites is a product in the category “Chocolate candies”. It provides 462 kcal (1,992 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 5 piece (39 g) contains about 180 kcal, or 9% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. It contains 15% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 23% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 39% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 4 additives: E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E500 - Sodium carbonates, and E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate. It is sold in Canada.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (5 piece (39 g))
Energy 1,992 kJ / 462 kcal 23% 777 kJ / 180 kcal
Fat 18 g 26% 7 g
Saturated fat 12 g 58% 4.5 g
Carbohydrates 72 g 28% 28 g
Sugars 56 g 63% 22 g
Added sugars 77 g 30 g
Polyols 1.8 g 0.72 g
Starch 0 g 0 g
Fibre 2.6 g 10% 1 g
Protein 5.1 g 10% 2 g
Salt 0.32 g 5% 0.13 g
Cholesterol 13 mg 5 mg
Alcohol 0 % vol
Vitamin D < 0.01 µg < 0.01 µg
Vitamin E 0.42 mg 0.16 mg
Vitamin C 0.16 mg 0.06 mg
Vitamin B12 0.06 µg 0.02 µg
Calcium 103 mg 40 mg
Iron 1.8 mg 0.7 mg
Magnesium 5.1 mg 2 mg
Potassium 45 mg 17 mg
Zinc 0.08 mg 0.03 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 1,389 products in the category “Chocolate candies”.

Energy -10%
This product: 461.5 kcal Category median: 513.4 kcal
Sugars +15%
This product: 56.4 g Category median: 49.2 g
Fat -36%
This product: 17.9 g Category median: 28 g
Saturated fat -23%
This product: 11.5 g Category median: 15 g
Salt +39%
This product: 0.3 g Category median: 0.2 g
Protein -15%
This product: 5.1 g Category median: 6 g
Fibre +28%
This product: 2.6 g Category median: 2 g

Ingredients

Sugar, Corn syrup, Milk ingredients, Cocoa butter, cocoa mass, Hydrogenated palm and palm kernel oil, Lactose, Malted milk powder (malted barley, milk ingredients, sodium bicarbonate, salt), Palm oil, Soy lecithin, Salt, Dried egg-white, Artificial flavour

Allergens

GlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mars Bites?

Mars Bites contains 462 kcal per 100 g, which is about 180 kcal per serving of 5 piece (39 g).

Is Mars Bites vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Mars Bites contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Mars Bites contain palm oil?

Yes, the ingredient list of Mars Bites includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.

Which additives does Mars Bites contain?

Mars Bites contains E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E500 - Sodium carbonates, and E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate.

Which allergens are in Mars Bites?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Mars Bites lists these allergens: Gluten, Milk, and Soybeans. Always check the package.

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