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Mars vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mars and rutabagas?

  • Mars is higher in iron, yet rutabagas are higher in vitamin C.
  • Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 58% more.
  • Mars has 13 times more sugar than rutabagas. While mars has 58.94g of sugar, rutabagas have only 4.46g.
  • The amount of saturated fat in rutabagas is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Rutabagas, raw types 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.
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 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +109.3%
Contains more IronIron +95.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%

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.
Mars
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 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 83% 0% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4900%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +296.3%
Contains more FatsFats +11975%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +739.9%
Contains more OtherOther +223.9%
Contains more WaterWater +5160.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Rutabagas DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.651g 0.027g 53%
Fats 19.32g 0.16g 29%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 25mg 27%
Calories 475kcal 37kcal 22%
Carbs 72.4g 8.62g 21%
Potassium 305mg 9%
Phosphorus 53mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 8%
Manganese 0.131mg 6%
Protein 4.28g 1.08g 6%
Folate 21µg 5%
Sodium 136mg 12mg 5%
Iron 0.86mg 0.44mg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Calcium 90mg 43mg 5%
Copper 0.032mg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 3%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Zinc 0.24mg 2%
Fructose 1.61g 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Fiber 2g 2.3g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 6.32g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 4.46g N/A
Starch 0.4g 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Rutabagas
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
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.624g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.