Wheat gluten vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between wheat gluten and mars
- Wheat gluten has more iron and calcium; however, mars has more fiber.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for mars is 57% higher.
- Mars has 6 times less iron than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of iron, while mars has 0.86mg.
- Wheat gluten is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Vital wheat gluten 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +504.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1656.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +382.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +944.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +425% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 75.16g | 4.28g | 142% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 72% | |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 0.86mg | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 11.651g | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 37% | |
| Fats | 1.85g | 19.32g | 27% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 20% | |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 72.4g | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2g | 6% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 475kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 5% | |
| Calcium | 142mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.379g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)