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Mars vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mars and rye

  • Mars has more calcium; however, rye has more fiber and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 57% higher.
  • Rye has 68 times less sodium than mars. Mars has 136mg of sodium, while rye has 2mg.
  • Mars has a higher glycemic index than rye.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Rye grain.

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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
1
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%
Rye
Rye
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
Contains more IronIron +205.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%

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
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%
Rye
Rye
10
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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
2
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
Rye
Rye
3
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more FatsFats +1085.3%
Contains more OtherOther +46.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +141.6%
Contains more WaterWater +523.5%
~equal in Carbs ~75.86g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
0
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Rye
Rye
3
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mars Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 2.577mg 112%
Fiber 2g 15.1g 52%
Saturated fat 11.651g 0.197g 52%
Phosphorus 332mg 47%
Copper 0.367mg 41%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 29%
Fats 19.32g 1.63g 27%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 26%
Magnesium 110mg 26%
Selenium 13.9µg 25%
Zinc 2.65mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 23%
Iron 0.86mg 2.63mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 19%
Potassium 510mg 15%
Protein 4.28g 10.34g 12%
Folate 38µg 10%
Calories 475kcal 338kcal 7%
Calcium 90mg 24mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Sodium 136mg 2mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 1%
Carbs 72.4g 75.86g 1%
Net carbs 70.4g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 58.94g 0.98g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.