Whey vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between whey and mars?
- Whey has less iron and fiber than mars.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 57% higher.
- Whey contains less sugar.
- Whey has a lower glycemic index than mars.
We used Whey, sweet, fluid and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1333.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +5377.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +403.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5266.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1308.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +334% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
| 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 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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 11.651g | 52% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 19.32g | 29% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 475kcal | 22% |
| Carbs | 5.14g | 72.4g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.86mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 4.28g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 161mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 54mg | 136mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.14g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.14g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1.6)