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Mars vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mars and Wheat different?

  • Mars is richer in Calcium, while Wheat is higher in Iron.
  • Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 56% more than Wheat .
  • Mars contains 68 times more Sodium than Wheat . Mars contains 136mg of Sodium, while Wheat contains 2mg.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Wheat, durum 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.
Mars
Mars
1
:
9
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Calcium +164.7%
Contains more Iron +309.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Mars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +164.7%
Contains more Iron +309.3%
Contains less Sodium -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
Mars
2
:
8
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Mars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
Mars
3
:
2
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Fats +682.2%
Contains more Other +29.2%
Contains more Protein +219.6%
Contains more Water +543.5%
Equal in Carbs - 71.13
Mars
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
Wheat
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Fats +682.2%
Contains more Other +29.2%
Contains more Protein +219.6%
Contains more Water +543.5%
Equal in Carbs - 71.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mars
Mars
0
:
3
Wheat
Wheat
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Mars
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Wheat
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Contains less 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.
Mars Wheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 70.4g 71.13g Wheat
Protein 4.28g 13.68g Wheat
Fats 19.32g 2.47g Mars
Carbs 72.4g 71.13g Mars
Calories 475kcal 339kcal Mars
Sugar 58.94g Wheat
Fiber 2g Mars
Calcium 90mg 34mg Mars
Iron 0.86mg 3.52mg Wheat
Magnesium 144mg Wheat
Phosphorus 508mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg Wheat
Sodium 136mg 2mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg Wheat
Copper 0.553mg Wheat
Manganese 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Mars
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.419mg Wheat
Folate 43µg Wheat
Tryptophan 0.176mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.533mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg Wheat
Methionine 0.221mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg Wheat
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.131g Wheat
Saturated Fat 11.651g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mars Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Mars
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Mars
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat
Wheat 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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.