Mars vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Mars and Teff
- Mars contains less Iron, Fiber, and Calcium than Teff.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Teff is 85% higher.
- Teff has 32 times less Sugar than Mars. Mars has 58.94g of Sugar, while Teff has 1.84g.
Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Teff, uncooked.
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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.
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+787.2%
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Sodium
-91.2%
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+787.2%
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Sodium
-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.
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Vitamin A
+1755.6%
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Vitamin A
+1755.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+711.8%
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Protein
+210.7%
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Water
+418.8%
Equal in Carbs - 73.13
Equal in Other - 2.37
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Fats
+711.8%
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Protein
+210.7%
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Water
+418.8%
Equal in Carbs - 73.13
Equal in Other - 2.37
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-96.1%
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Saturated Fat
-96.1%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 70.4g | 65.13g |
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| Protein | 4.28g | 13.3g |
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| Fats | 19.32g | 2.38g |
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| Carbs | 72.4g | 73.13g |
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| Calories | 475kcal | 367kcal |
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| Starch | 36.56g |
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| Fructose | 0.47g |
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| Sugar | 58.94g | 1.84g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 8g |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 180mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 7.63mg |
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| Magnesium | 184mg |
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| Phosphorus | 429mg |
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| Potassium | 427mg |
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| Sodium | 136mg | 12mg |
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| Zinc | 3.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.81mg |
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| Manganese | 9.24mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.139mg |
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| Threonine | 0.51mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.501mg |
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| Leucine | 1.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.376mg |
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| Methionine | 0.428mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg |
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| Valine | 0.686mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg |
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| Cholesterol | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.651g | 0.449g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.589g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
1%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins