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Powdered milk vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Powdered milk and Mars

  • Powdered milk has more Calcium, and Vitamin C, however, Mars has more Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Powdered milk is 82% higher.
  • Mars has 17 times less Vitamin C than Powdered milk. Powdered milk has 8.6mg of Vitamin C, while Mars has 0.5mg.
  • Mars is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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.
Contains more Calcium +913.3%
Contains more Iron +83%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +913.3%
Contains more Iron +83%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%

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 +459.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1620%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
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 +459.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1620%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +515%
Contains more Fats +38.3%
Contains more Water +45.3%
Contains more Other +164.3%
Contains more Carbs +88.4%
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 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 +515%
Contains more Fats +38.3%
Contains more Water +45.3%
Contains more Other +164.3%
Contains more Carbs +88.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Mars Opinion
Net carbs 38.42g 70.4g Mars
Protein 26.32g 4.28g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 19.32g Powdered milk
Carbs 38.42g 72.4g Mars
Calories 496kcal 475kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g 58.94g Powdered milk
Fiber 0g 2g Mars
Calcium 912mg 90mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg 0.86mg Mars
Magnesium 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 136mg Mars
Zinc 3.34mg Powdered milk
Copper 0.08mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 16.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 934IU 167IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 20IU Powdered milk
Vitamin D 0.5µg Powdered milk
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0.5mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 97mg 12mg Mars
Trans Fat 0.131g Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 16.742g 11.651g Mars
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g Powdered milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g Powdered milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk 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
93%
Powdered milk
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mars
Mars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.091g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.