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Custard vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Custard and M&Ms Peanut

  • M&Ms Peanut is richer than Custard in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Fiber, Magnesium, Folate, and Zinc.
  • M&Ms Peanut covers your daily Copper needs 53% more than Custard.
  • Custard has 6 times more Cholesterol than M&Ms Peanut. Custard has 51mg of Cholesterol, while M&Ms Peanut has 8mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut 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.
Custard
Custard
2
:
8
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains more Calcium +36.3%
Contains more Selenium +46.3%
Contains more Iron +241.2%
Contains more Magnesium +331.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +67.6%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Zinc +245.1%
Contains more Copper +1583.3%
Contains more Manganese +9385.7%
Custard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
M&Ms Peanut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 50% 82% 31% 7% 48% 169% 87% 23%
Contains more Calcium +36.3%
Contains more Selenium +46.3%
Contains more Iron +241.2%
Contains more Magnesium +331.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +67.6%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Zinc +245.1%
Contains more Copper +1583.3%
Contains more Manganese +9385.7%

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.
Custard
Custard
6
:
6
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains more Vitamin A +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +4650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2447%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Folate +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.063
Custard
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 57% 0% 0% 16% 25% 64% 38% 21% 42% 40% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +4650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2447%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Folate +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.063

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Custard
Custard
1
:
4
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains more Water +2861.7%
Contains more Protein +139.8%
Contains more Fats +553.3%
Contains more Carbs +243.6%
Contains more Other +39.6%
Custard
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
M&Ms Peanut
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more Water +2861.7%
Contains more Protein +139.8%
Contains more Fats +553.3%
Contains more Carbs +243.6%
Contains more Other +39.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Custard
Custard
1
:
2
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +617.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1007.7%
Custard
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
M&Ms Peanut
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.456 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +617.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1007.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Custard M&Ms Peanut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 56.78g M&Ms Peanut
Protein 3.99g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 4g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 17.6g 60.48g M&Ms Peanut
Calories 122kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 4.82g 50.75g Custard
Fiber 0g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 139mg 102mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 1.16mg M&Ms Peanut
Magnesium 16mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 130mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 207mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 84mg 50mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 0.51mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.03mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.007mg 0.664mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 6µg 4.1µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 74IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 22µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.063mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.106mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.627mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.09mg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 9µg 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.32µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 51mg 8mg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g Custard
Saturated Fat 2.032g 10.169g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard M&Ms Peanut
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
20%
Custard
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.137g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/nutrients
  2. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.