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Mars vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mars and Arborio rice

  • Mars has more Calcium, however, Arborio rice is higher in Iron.
  • Mars covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 58% more than Arborio rice.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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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 Calcium +8900%
Contains more Iron +69.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +8900%
Contains more Iron +69.8%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
Mars
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.4%
Contains more Fats +10068.4%
Contains more Carbs +152%
Contains more Other +1110.5%
Contains more Water +3931.2%
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
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +81.4%
Contains more Fats +10068.4%
Contains more Carbs +152%
Contains more Other +1110.5%
Contains more Water +3931.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 28.73g Mars
Protein 4.28g 2.36g Mars
Fats 19.32g 0.19g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 28.73g Mars
Calories 475kcal 130kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Arborio rice
Fiber 2g Mars
Calcium 90mg 1mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 1.46mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 8mg Arborio rice
Phosphorus 33mg Arborio rice
Potassium 26mg Arborio rice
Sodium 136mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.4mg Arborio rice
Copper 0.072mg Arborio rice
Manganese 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Mars
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B3 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg Arborio rice
Folate 59µg Arborio rice
Tryptophan 0.027mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Arborio rice
Trans Fat 0.131g Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Arborio rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mars Arborio rice
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
1%
Mars
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice 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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.