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Mars vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mars and English muffins

  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 57% higher.
  • English muffins contain 2 times less calcium than mars. Mars contains 90mg of calcium, while English muffins contain 52mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in English muffins is lower.
  • 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 Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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.
Mars
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.89mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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
1
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +973.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2376.5%
~equal in Other ~2.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars English muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 English muffin DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 0.259g 52%
Fats 19.32g 1.8g 27%
Phosphorus 133mg 19%
Manganese 0.357mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 15%
Copper 0.129mg 14%
Sodium 136mg 464mg 14%
Calories 475kcal 235kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 10%
Carbs 72.4g 46g 9%
Folate 37µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 9%
Protein 4.28g 7.7g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 6%
Zinc 0.7mg 6%
Magnesium 21mg 5%
Potassium 131mg 4%
Calcium 90mg 52mg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 3%
Fiber 2g 2.7g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 70.4g 43.3g N/A
Iron 0.86mg 0.89mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars English muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Mars
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.392g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin
English muffin 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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.