Mars vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mars and chia seeds different?
- Chia seeds are higher than mars in fiber, iron, and calcium.
- Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 130% more than mars.
- Mars contains 9 times more sodium than chia seeds. Mars contains 136mg of sodium, while chia seeds contain 16mg.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index (62) than chia seeds (15).
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types were used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +601.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +797.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +220% |
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:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +286.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +241.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.7% |
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
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 158% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 34.4g | 130% |
| Phosphorus | 860mg | 123% | |
| Manganese | 2.723mg | 118% | |
| Copper | 0.924mg | 103% | |
| Selenium | 55.2µg | 100% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 7.72mg | 86% |
| Magnesium | 335mg | 80% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.83mg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 631mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.62mg | 52% | |
| Zinc | 4.58mg | 42% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 3.33g | 38% |
| Protein | 4.28g | 16.54g | 25% |
| Fats | 19.32g | 30.74g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 407mg | 12% | |
| Folate | 49µg | 12% | |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 42.12g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 6% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 486kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0.14g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | 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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in vitamins