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Mars vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mars and Oat

  • The amount of Iron, and Fiber in Oat is higher than in Mars.
  • Mars covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 52% more than Oat.
  • Oat has 68 times less Sodium than Mars. Mars has 136mg of Sodium, while Oat has 2mg.

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

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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
Mars
1
:
8
Oat
Oat
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +448.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Mars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Oat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +448.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%

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
Mars
2
:
8
Oat
Oat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Mars
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%
Oat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
Mars
3
:
2
Oat
Oat
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +33.7%
Contains more Protein +294.6%
Contains more Water +383.5%
Equal in Carbs - 66.27
Mars
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
Oat
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +33.7%
Contains more Protein +294.6%
Contains more Water +383.5%
Equal in Carbs - 66.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
Mars
0
:
3
Oat
Oat
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Mars
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Oat
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Oat
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 Oat Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 55.67g Mars
Protein 4.28g 16.89g Oat
Fats 19.32g 6.9g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 66.27g Mars
Calories 475kcal 389kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Oat
Fiber 2g 10.6g Oat
Calcium 90mg 54mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 4.72mg Oat
Magnesium 177mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg Oat
Potassium 429mg Oat
Sodium 136mg 2mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg Oat
Copper 0.626mg Oat
Manganese 4.916mg Oat
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Mars
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.961mg Oat
Vitamin B5 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg Oat
Folate 56µg Oat
Tryptophan 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg Oat
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Oat
Trans Fat 0.131g Oat
Saturated Fat 11.651g 1.217g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Oat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Mars
33%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oat
Oat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.434g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oat
Oat 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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.