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Mars vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mars and Bulgur dry

  • Mars has more Calcium, however, Bulgur dry has more Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 57% higher.
  • Bulgur dry has 144 times less Sugar than Mars. Mars has 58.94g of Sugar, while Bulgur dry has 0.41g.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Bulgur, dry.

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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 +157.1%
Contains more Iron +186%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
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 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112% 398% 13%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +186%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%

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 +1755.6%
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 1% 2% 0% 0% 59% 27% 96% 63% 79% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1755.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1352.6%
Contains more Other +52.3%
Contains more Protein +187.1%
Contains more Water +429.4%
Equal in Carbs - 75.87
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
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Fats +1352.6%
Contains more Other +52.3%
Contains more Protein +187.1%
Contains more Water +429.4%
Equal in Carbs - 75.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Bulgur dry Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 63.37g Mars
Protein 4.28g 12.29g Bulgur dry
Fats 19.32g 1.33g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 75.87g Bulgur dry
Calories 475kcal 342kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 0.41g Bulgur dry
Fiber 2g 12.5g Bulgur dry
Calcium 90mg 35mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 2.46mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 164mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 410mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 136mg 17mg Bulgur dry
Zinc 1.93mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 3.048mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin A 167IU 9IU Mars
Vitamin E 0.06mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.232mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B3 5.114mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg Bulgur dry
Vitamin K 1.9µg Bulgur dry
Tryptophan 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg Bulgur dry
Methionine 0.19mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg Bulgur dry
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Bulgur dry
Trans Fat 0.131g Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.232g Bulgur dry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g Bulgur dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g Bulgur dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Bulgur dry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
29%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
96%
Bulgur dry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.419g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.