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Mars vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mars and Millet raw

  • Mars has more Calcium, while Millet raw has more Iron, and Fiber.
  • Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 55% more than Millet raw.
  • Mars contains 27 times more Sodium than Millet raw. While Mars contains 136mg of Sodium, Millet raw contains only 5mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Millet, raw.

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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 +1025%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
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 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%

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% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +357.8%
Contains more Protein +157.5%
Contains more Water +410%
Contains more Other +40.9%
Equal in Carbs - 72.85
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
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more Fats +357.8%
Contains more Protein +157.5%
Contains more Water +410%
Contains more Other +40.9%
Equal in Carbs - 72.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Millet raw
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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Millet raw Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 64.35g Mars
Protein 4.28g 11.02g Millet raw
Fats 19.32g 4.22g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 72.85g Millet raw
Calories 475kcal 378kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Millet raw
Fiber 2g 8.5g Millet raw
Calcium 90mg 8mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 3.01mg Millet raw
Magnesium 114mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 285mg Millet raw
Potassium 195mg Millet raw
Sodium 136mg 5mg Millet raw
Zinc 1.68mg Millet raw
Copper 0.75mg Millet raw
Manganese 1.632mg Millet raw
Selenium 2.7µg Millet raw
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Mars
Vitamin E 0.05mg Millet raw
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.421mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 4.72mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.848mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.384mg Millet raw
Folate 85µg Millet raw
Vitamin K 0.9µg Millet raw
Tryptophan 0.119mg Millet raw
Threonine 0.353mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.465mg Millet raw
Leucine 1.4mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.212mg Millet raw
Methionine 0.221mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.58mg Millet raw
Valine 0.578mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.236mg Millet raw
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Millet raw
Trans Fat 0.131g Millet raw
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.723g Millet raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.773g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Millet raw
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
39%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.928g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)

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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.