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The Sun contains ninety-nine point eight six percent of the Solar System's mass.

Why it is true

The mass of all the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets combined represents only a tiny fraction of zero point one four percent, with Jupiter being the largest contributor to that remainder.

Source: Solar System

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