English muffin vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between English muffins and mars
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 57% higher.
- Mars contains 3 times less sodium than English muffins. English muffins contain 464mg of sodium, while mars contains 136mg.
- Mars has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.
The food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.7% |
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 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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 0.259g | 11.651g | 52% |
Fats | 1.8g | 19.32g | 27% |
Phosphorus | 133mg | 19% | |
Manganese | 0.357mg | 16% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 15% | |
Copper | 0.129mg | 14% | |
Sodium | 464mg | 136mg | 14% |
Calories | 235kcal | 475kcal | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 12% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 10% | |
Carbs | 46g | 72.4g | 9% |
Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 9% | |
Protein | 7.7g | 4.28g | 7% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 6% | |
Zinc | 0.7mg | 6% | |
Magnesium | 21mg | 5% | |
Potassium | 131mg | 4% | |
Calcium | 52mg | 90mg | 4% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 3% | |
Fiber | 2.7g | 2g | 3% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 2% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 43.3g | 70.4g | N/A |
Iron | 0.89mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +2376.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +973.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 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 | -97.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |