Flax vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Flax and Mars
- Flax has more Fiber, Iron, and Calcium than Mars.
- Flax's daily need coverage for Fiber is 101% more.
- Flax contains 7 times more Iron than Mars. Flax contains 5.73mg of Iron, while Mars contains 0.86mg.
- Flax contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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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Calcium
+183.3%
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Iron
+566.3%
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Sodium
-77.9%
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Calcium
+183.3%
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Iron
+566.3%
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Sodium
-77.9%
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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Vitamin C
+20%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+20%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+327.3%
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Fats
+118.2%
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Water
+309.4%
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Other
+61.3%
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Carbs
+150.7%
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+327.3%
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+118.2%
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Water
+309.4%
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+61.3%
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Carbs
+150.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-68.6%
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Saturated Fat
-68.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.58g | 70.4g |
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| Protein | 18.29g | 4.28g |
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| Fats | 42.16g | 19.32g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 72.4g |
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| Calories | 534kcal | 475kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.55g | 58.94g |
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| Fiber | 27.3g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 255mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 5.73mg | 0.86mg |
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| Magnesium | 392mg |
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| Phosphorus | 642mg |
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| Potassium | 813mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 136mg |
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| Zinc | 4.34mg |
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| Copper | 1.22mg |
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| Manganese | 2.482mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 167IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg |
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| Folate | 87µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.297mg |
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| Threonine | 0.766mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.896mg |
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| Leucine | 1.235mg |
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| Lysine | 0.862mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg |
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| Valine | 1.072mg |
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| Histidine | 0.472mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.131g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.663g | 11.651g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.527g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
63%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.988g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins