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Rye vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rye and Mars

  • Rye has more Fiber, and Iron, however, Mars has more Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mars is 57% higher.
  • Mars has 8 times less Fiber than Rye. Rye has 15.1g of Fiber, while Mars has 2g.
  • Rye is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Rye grain 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.
Rye
9
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1
Mars
Contains more Iron +205.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +205.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +275%

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.
Rye
10
:
2
Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +1418.2%
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 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
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 +1418.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
3
:
2
Mars
Contains more Protein +141.6%
Contains more Water +523.5%
Contains more Fats +1085.3%
Contains more Other +46.5%
Equal in Carbs - 72.4
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 +141.6%
Contains more Water +523.5%
Contains more Fats +1085.3%
Contains more Other +46.5%
Equal in Carbs - 72.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
3
:
0
Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye Mars
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 Rye Mars Opinion
Net carbs 60.76g 70.4g Mars
Protein 10.34g 4.28g Rye
Fats 1.63g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 75.86g 72.4g Rye
Calories 338kcal 475kcal Mars
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 0.98g 58.94g Rye
Fiber 15.1g 2g Rye
Calcium 24mg 90mg Mars
Iron 2.63mg 0.86mg Rye
Magnesium 110mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg Rye
Potassium 510mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 136mg Rye
Zinc 2.65mg Rye
Copper 0.367mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.27mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg Rye
Folate 38µg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.208mg Rye
Leucine 0.563mg Rye
Lysine 0.286mg Rye
Methionine 0.153mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg Rye
Valine 0.317mg Rye
Histidine 0.189mg Rye
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Rye
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 11.651g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
36%
Rye
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye 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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.