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Mars vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mars and Pilaf

  • Mars contains less Iron than Pilaf.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 57% higher.
  • Pilaf has 39 times less Sugar than Mars. Mars has 58.94g of Sugar, while Pilaf has 1.53g.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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
2
:
8
Pilaf
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Iron +183.7%
Equal in Calcium - 83
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Iron +183.7%
Equal in Calcium - 83

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
:
11
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +1092.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +720%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1092.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +720%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
1
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4
Pilaf
Contains more Fats +1310.2%
Contains more Protein +143.5%
Contains more Water +372.9%
Contains more Other +67.8%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31
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
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +1310.2%
Contains more Protein +143.5%
Contains more Water +372.9%
Contains more Other +67.8%
Equal in Carbs - 76.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
:
3
Pilaf
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mars Pilaf
Lower in Sugar 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
Lower in Sodium ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 4.28g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 19.32g 1.37g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 475kcal 359kcal Mars
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 58.94g 1.53g Pilaf
Fiber 2g 1.2g Mars
Calcium 90mg 83mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 188mg Pilaf
Sodium 136mg 1303mg Mars
Zinc 1.01mg Pilaf
Copper 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 167IU 14IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 12mg 1mg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.373g Pilaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g Pilaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.41g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.344g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 1167mg)

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.