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Potato bread vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato bread and mars

  • The amount of iron, fiber, and calcium in potato bread is higher than in mars.
  • Mars covers your daily need for saturated fat, 58% more than potato bread.
  • Potato bread contains 3 times more fiber than mars. While potato bread contains 6.3g of fiber, mars contains only 2g.
  • The amount of sodium in mars is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, potato 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Mars
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 27% 0% 32% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +161.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Mars
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Mars
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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 ProteinProtein +192.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1873.5%
Contains more OtherOther +63%
Contains more FatsFats +517.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato bread Mars
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Mars DV% diff.
Phosphorus 369mg 53%
Saturated fat 0g 11.651g 53%
Folate 126µg 32%
Fats 3.13g 19.32g 25%
Potassium 718mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 18%
Selenium 9.5µg 17%
Iron 2.25mg 0.86mg 17%
Fiber 6.3g 2g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 16%
Protein 12.5g 4.28g 16%
Zinc 1.44mg 13%
Manganese 0.253mg 11%
Sodium 375mg 136mg 10%
Calories 266kcal 475kcal 10%
Copper 0.094mg 10%
Calcium 188mg 90mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 8%
Carbs 47.07g 72.4g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 8%
Magnesium 28mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 6%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Vitamin A 24µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 40.77g 70.4g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 9.38g 58.94g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato bread Mars
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Potato bread
0%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.