Mars vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mars and ostrich different?
- Mars is richer in calcium and fiber, while ostrich is higher in iron.
- Mars covers your daily need for saturated fat, 53% more than ostrich.
- Ostrich is lower in sugar.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index (62) than ostrich (0).
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +224.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 260% | |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 68% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 1g | 48% |
| Protein | 4.28g | 28.49g | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 45% | |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 44% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 42% | |
| Phosphorus | 251mg | 36% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 2.57g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 26% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 0g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 85mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 2.79mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 19% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 145kcal | 17% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 362mg | 11% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 6mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 3% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 80mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.315mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.516mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.407mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +651.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +434.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +565.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3930% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.4% |
