Minerals in MARS SNACKFOOD US Formulated bar
Just like vitamins, minerals help your body grow and stay healthy. The body uses minerals to perform many different functions, for example for building strong bones, or transmitting nerve impulses. Some minerals are even used to make hormones or maintain a normal heartbeat.
The essential minerals present in MARS SNACKFOOD US Formulated bar are: Calcium (965 mg), Sodium (462 mg) and Phosphorus (455 mg).
Nutrition Facts for 100g
Daily values based in a diet 2,000 kcal
About 50% of a person’s magnesium is stored in the bone, and as such, it plays a key role in bone metabolism, even a mild ongoing magnesium deficiency can lead to a significant amount of bone loss. 100 grams of MARS SNACKFOOD US Formulated bar contains 255 milligrams of magnesium, that’s the 64% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
255 mg
64%
daily value
Inadequate intakes of phosphorus results in hypophosphataemia the symptoms of which include anorexia, anaemia, muscle weakness, bone pain, ataxia, confusion and possibly death. Phosphorus is so widespread in the food supply that dietary phosphorus deficiency is extremely rare. 100 grams of contains 455 milligrams of phosphorus, that’s the 46% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
455 mg
46%
daily value
Low sodium in the blood can lead to what is called hyponatremia: fatigue, seizures, muscle spasms, confusion and coma. Sodium deficiency is caused by vomiting, diarrhea, drinking excessive water and excessive sweating. In 100 grams of MARS SNACKFOOD US Formulated bar, you can find 462 milligrams of sodium. It provides the 31% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
462 mg
31%
daily value
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