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Mars vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mars and feta

  • Mars has more fiber, while feta has more calcium and vitamin A.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for calcium is 40% higher.
  • The amount of sugar in feta is lower.
  • Feta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of feta is 27, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more IronIron +32.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +447.8%

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%
Feta
12
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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
1
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
Feta
4
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1670.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +232%
Contains more FatsFats +10.1%
Contains more WaterWater +3148.2%
Contains more OtherOther +126.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
1
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Feta
2
74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 70%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 65%
Phosphorus 337mg 48%
Calcium 90mg 493mg 40%
Sodium 136mg 917mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 33%
Selenium 15µg 27%
Cholesterol 12mg 89mg 26%
Zinc 2.88mg 26%
Carbs 72.4g 4.09g 23%
Protein 4.28g 14.21g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 19%
Saturated fat 11.651g 14.946g 15%
Vitamin A 125µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 12%
Calories 475kcal 264kcal 11%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Folate 32µg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 6%
Magnesium 19mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 4%
Copper 0.032mg 4%
Iron 0.86mg 0.65mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Fats 19.32g 21.28g 3%
Potassium 62mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Manganese 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 4.09g N/A
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 781mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.295g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.