Mars vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mars and powdered milk
- Mars has more fiber; however, powdered milk has more calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for powdered milk is 82% higher.
- Powdered milk is lower in sugar.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index than powdered milk.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.
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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 IronIron | +83% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +913.3% |
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 | +1620% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.25µg | 135% | |
| Phosphorus | 776mg | 111% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.205mg | 93% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 912mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.271mg | 45% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 26.32g | 44% |
| Potassium | 1330mg | 39% | |
| Zinc | 3.34mg | 30% | |
| Selenium | 16.3µg | 30% | |
| Vitamin A | 258µg | 29% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 97mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.283mg | 24% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 16.742g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.302mg | 23% | |
| Choline | 117.4mg | 21% | |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 20% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.924g | 20% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 38.42g | 11% |
| Fats | 19.32g | 26.71g | 11% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 371mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 8.6mg | 9% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.47mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.646mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 496kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.371mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.592mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.578mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.087mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.271mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.762mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0% |
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:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +515% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.3% |
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
16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.4% |
