Mars vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between mars and white bread
- Mars contains less iron and calcium than white bread.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 55% higher.
- White bread contains 10 times less sugar than mars. Mars contains 58.94g of sugar, while white bread contains 5.67g.
- The amount of saturated fat in white bread is lower.
- Mars has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of white bread is 73.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 less SodiumSodium | -72.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +319.8% |
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 |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 0.698g | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 44% | |
| Selenium | 22µg | 40% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 3.61mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 30% | |
| Folate | 111µg | 28% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 3.33g | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 19% | |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Sodium | 136mg | 490mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 475kcal | 266kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 4.28g | 8.85g | 9% |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 49.42g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 144mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 126mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.7g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +480.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2042.4% |
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
