Mars vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mars and Oatmeal
- Mars has less Iron.
- Oatmeal covers your daily Iron needs 64% more than Mars.
- Oatmeal contains 128 times less Sugar than Mars. Mars contains 58.94g of Sugar, while Oatmeal contains 0.46g.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).
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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.
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Calcium
+12.5%
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Iron
+593%
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Sodium
-64%
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Calcium
+12.5%
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Iron
+593%
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-64%
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.
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+159.3%
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Vitamin A
+159.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+80.6%
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Fats
+1320.6%
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Carbs
+520.4%
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Other
+303.5%
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Water
+4842.9%
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+80.6%
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+1320.6%
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+520.4%
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+303.5%
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Water
+4842.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-98.1%
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Saturated Fat
-98.1%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 9.97g |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 2.37g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 1.36g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 11.67g |
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| Calories | 475kcal | 68kcal |
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| Starch | 10.37g |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 0.46g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 80mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 5.96mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg |
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| Potassium | 61mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 49mg |
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| Zinc | 0.62mg |
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| Copper | 0.066mg |
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| Manganese | 0.558mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 433IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 130µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg |
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| Folate | 44µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.105mg |
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| Leucine | 0.2mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.04mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.057mg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g | 0.003g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 0.226g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.391g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs 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
1%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.425g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)