Mars vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mars and poppy seed
- Mars has less calcium, iron, and fiber.
- Poppy seed covers your daily calcium needs 135% more than mars.
- Poppy seed contains 20 times less sugar than mars. Mars contains 58.94g of sugar, while poppy seed contains 2.99g.
- The glycemic index of mars is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Spices, poppy seed.
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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 | +1497.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1034.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.9% |
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 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +157.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +320.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +250% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +177% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.569 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.707mg | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.569g | 190% | |
| Copper | 1.627mg | 181% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 1438mg | 135% |
| Phosphorus | 870mg | 124% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 9.76mg | 111% |
| Magnesium | 347mg | 83% | |
| Zinc | 7.9mg | 72% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.854mg | 71% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 19.5g | 70% |
| Fats | 19.32g | 41.56g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 4.517g | 32% |
| Protein | 4.28g | 17.99g | 27% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 719mg | 21% | |
| Folate | 82µg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 19% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 28.13g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.982g | 15% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.77mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.896mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 26mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 525kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 8.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.819mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.321mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.952mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.502mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.758mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.095mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
319%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poppy seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.4)