Mars vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mars and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
- Mars has more calcium; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily iron needs 59% more than mars.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 46 times less sugar than mars. Mars has 58.94g of sugar, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 1.29g.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 74, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).
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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 | +373.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +547.7% |
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 5.57mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.702mg | 59% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 1.653g | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.442mg | 40% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.487mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 941mg | 35% |
| Folate | 134µg | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.835g | 32% | |
| Manganese | 0.686mg | 30% | |
| Starch | 67.83g | 28% | |
| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 21% | |
| Selenium | 10.3µg | 19% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 8.64g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.139mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 9.46g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 19mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.986g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 152mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.7mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 418kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 74.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 71.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0.167g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.652mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.45mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.19g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.535g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.25g | N/A |
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:
9.46 g
Fats:
8.64 g
Carbs:
74.05 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +197.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~74.05g
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
1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.835 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.8% |