Flour vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between flour and mars
- Flour has more iron, while mars has more calcium.
- Mars covers your daily need for saturated fat, 57% more than flour.
- Flour contains 5 times more iron than mars. While flour contains 4.64mg of iron, mars contains only 0.86mg.
- The amount of sodium in flour is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +439.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +601.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1871.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
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Carbs
~72.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| 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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 65% | |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 62% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 11.651g | 52% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 0.86mg | 47% |
| Folate | 183µg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 37% | |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 30% | |
| Fats | 0.98g | 19.32g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 10.33g | 4.28g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 136mg | 6% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 475kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 107mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 72.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 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 glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.496g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins