Wheat Bread vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between wheat Bread and mars?
- Wheat Bread is richer than mars in iron, fiber, and calcium.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 53% more.
- Wheat Bread has 5 times more iron than mars. While wheat Bread has 4.09mg of iron, mars has only 0.86mg.
- The amount of sodium in mars is lower.
We used Bread, wheat, toasted and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +375.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +202.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1325.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +352.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 33.4µg | 61% | |
| Manganese | 1.377mg | 60% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.989g | 11.651g | 48% |
| Iron | 4.09mg | 0.86mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.25mg | 39% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.439mg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 29% | |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 27% | |
| Fats | 4.27g | 19.32g | 23% |
| Folate | 86µg | 22% | |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 601mg | 136mg | 20% |
| Protein | 12.96g | 4.28g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.153mg | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.72g | 11% | |
| Fiber | 4.7g | 2g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 313kcal | 475kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 55.77g | 72.4g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5% | |
| Choline | 22.1mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.019g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.07g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.42g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.299mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.461mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.662g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 465mg)