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.
| 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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
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% |
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Other
~2.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.392g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins