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Mars vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between mars and omelette

  • Mars has more fiber; however, omelette is richer in vitamin A and iron.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 100% more.
  • Omelette contains less sugar.
  • Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of omelette is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.3%
Contains more IronIron +72.1%

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
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%
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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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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% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more FatsFats +65.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11212.5%
Contains more OtherOther +130%
Contains more ProteinProtein +147%
Contains more WaterWater +4378.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 12mg 313mg 100%
Selenium 25.8µg 47%
Choline 247.6mg 45%
Saturated fat 11.651g 3.319g 38%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 26%
Phosphorus 167mg 24%
Carbs 72.4g 0.64g 24%
Vitamin A 172µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 18%
Calories 475kcal 154kcal 16%
Protein 4.28g 10.57g 13%
Fats 19.32g 11.66g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.843g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 11%
Folate 39µg 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 9%
Vitamin D 69IU 9%
Iron 0.86mg 1.48mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Copper 0.063mg 7%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Calcium 90mg 48mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 3%
Potassium 117mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Manganese 0.024mg 1%
Sodium 136mg 155mg 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 0.31g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0%
Valine 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mars Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 301mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.