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Fenugreek vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fenugreek and Mars

  • Mars contains less Iron, Fiber, and Calcium than Fenugreek.
  • Fenugreek's daily need coverage for Iron is 408% higher.
  • Mars contains 12 times less Fiber than Fenugreek. Fenugreek contains 24.6g of Fiber, while Mars contains 2g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fenugreek is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, fenugreek seed 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.
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Mars
Contains more Calcium +95.6%
Contains more Iron +3798.8%
Contains less Sodium -50.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +95.6%
Contains more Iron +3798.8%
Contains less Sodium -50.7%

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.
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Mars
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +178.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +178.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains more Protein +437.4%
Contains more Water +420%
Contains more Other +47.8%
Contains more Fats +201.4%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +437.4%
Contains more Water +420%
Contains more Other +47.8%
Contains more Fats +201.4%
Contains more Carbs +24.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fenugreek Mars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Mars Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 70.4g Mars
Protein 23g 4.28g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 58.35g 72.4g Mars
Calories 323kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 2g Fenugreek
Calcium 176mg 90mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 0.86mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 136mg Fenugreek
Zinc 2.5mg Fenugreek
Copper 1.11mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin C 3mg 0.5mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 1.64mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B6 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 57µg Fenugreek
Tryptophan 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg Fenugreek
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Fenugreek
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 11.651g Fenugreek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fenugreek Mars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Fenugreek
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/nutrients
  2. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.