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Mars vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mars and Bran raw

  • Mars has less Iron, and Fiber.
  • Bran raw covers your daily Iron needs 57% more than Mars.
  • Bran raw contains 41 times less Sugar than Mars. Mars contains 58.94g of Sugar, while Bran raw contains 1.45g.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Oat bran, 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.
Mars
1
:
Contains more Calcium +55.2%
Contains more Iron +529.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
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 18% 203% 168% 315% 50% 1% 85% 135% 735% 247%
Contains more Calcium +55.2%
Contains more Iron +529.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%

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
2
:
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% 21% 0% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 39% 39% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
2
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Contains more Fats +174.8%
Contains more Protein +304.2%
Contains more Water +285.3%
Contains more Other +26.1%
Equal in Carbs - 66.22
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
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more Fats +174.8%
Contains more Protein +304.2%
Contains more Water +285.3%
Contains more Other +26.1%
Equal in Carbs - 66.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.766 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Bran raw Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 50.82g Mars
Protein 4.28g 17.3g Bran raw
Fats 19.32g 7.03g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 66.22g Mars
Calories 475kcal 246kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g 1.45g Bran raw
Fiber 2g 15.4g Bran raw
Calcium 90mg 58mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 5.41mg Bran raw
Magnesium 235mg Bran raw
Phosphorus 734mg Bran raw
Potassium 566mg Bran raw
Sodium 136mg 4mg Bran raw
Zinc 3.11mg Bran raw
Copper 0.403mg Bran raw
Manganese 5.63mg Bran raw
Selenium 45.2µg Bran raw
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Mars
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bran raw
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Vitamin B1 1.17mg Bran raw
Vitamin B2 0.22mg Bran raw
Vitamin B3 0.934mg Bran raw
Vitamin B5 1.494mg Bran raw
Vitamin B6 0.165mg Bran raw
Folate 52µg Bran raw
Vitamin K 3.2µg Bran raw
Tryptophan 0.335mg Bran raw
Threonine 0.502mg Bran raw
Isoleucine 0.668mg Bran raw
Leucine 1.374mg Bran raw
Lysine 0.76mg Bran raw
Methionine 0.335mg Bran raw
Phenylalanine 0.908mg Bran raw
Valine 0.964mg Bran raw
Histidine 0.41mg Bran raw
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Bran raw
Trans Fat 0.131g Bran raw
Saturated Fat 11.651g 1.328g Bran raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g Bran raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g Bran raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Bran 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
46%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran raw
Bran raw 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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.