Mars vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mars and sunflower oil?
- Mars is richer than sunflower oil in iron, calcium, and fiber.
- Mars's daily need coverage for iron is 11% more.
- The amount of sodium in sunflower oil is lower.
- The glycemic index of sunflower oil is lower.
We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated) 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +417.6% |
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
13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
36.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin E | 41.08mg | 274% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 36.4g | 243% | |
Fats | 19.32g | 100g | 124% |
Monounsaturated fat | 46.2g | 116% | |
Carbs | 72.4g | 0g | 24% |
Calories | 475kcal | 884kcal | 20% |
Iron | 0.86mg | 0mg | 11% |
Calcium | 90mg | 0mg | 9% |
Protein | 4.28g | 0g | 9% |
Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
Sodium | 136mg | 0mg | 6% |
Saturated fat | 11.651g | 13g | 6% |
Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 70.4g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 58.94g | 0g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.131g | 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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64%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Sunflower oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Sunflower oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?

Sunflower oil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Sunflower oil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Sunflower oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.349g)