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Omelette vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Omelette and Mars

  • Omelette has more Iron, however, Mars is richer in Fiber.
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 100% more.
  • Omelette contains 2 times more Iron than Mars. Omelette contains 1.48mg of Iron, while Mars contains 0.86mg.
  • Mars contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, whole, cooked, omelet and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.

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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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Mars
Contains more Iron +72.1%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +72.1%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%

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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Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains more Protein +147%
Contains more Water +4378.2%
Contains more Fats +65.7%
Contains more Carbs +11212.5%
Contains more Other +130%
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
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
Contains more Protein +147%
Contains more Water +4378.2%
Contains more Fats +65.7%
Contains more Carbs +11212.5%
Contains more Other +130%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Omelette Mars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Mars Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 70.4g Mars
Protein 10.57g 4.28g Omelette
Fats 11.66g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 0.64g 72.4g Mars
Calories 154kcal 475kcal Mars
Sugar 0.31g 58.94g Omelette
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Calcium 48mg 90mg Mars
Iron 1.48mg 0.86mg Omelette
Magnesium 11mg Omelette
Phosphorus 167mg Omelette
Potassium 117mg Omelette
Sodium 155mg 136mg Mars
Zinc 1.09mg Omelette
Copper 0.063mg Omelette
Manganese 0.024mg Omelette
Selenium 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin A 617IU 167IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.034mg Omelette
Vitamin B2 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.064mg Omelette
Vitamin B5 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg Omelette
Folate 39µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg Omelette
Cholesterol 313mg 12mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.709g 0.131g Mars
Saturated Fat 3.319g 11.651g Omelette
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Omelette Mars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
38%
Omelette
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 301mg)

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/nutrients
  2. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.