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

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How are M&Ms Peanut and Apricot jam different?

  • M&Ms Peanut has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, and Folate than Apricot jam.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from M&Ms Peanut is 51% higher.
  • M&Ms Peanut contains 93 times more Vitamin B3 than Apricot jam. While M&Ms Peanut contains 3.362mg of Vitamin B3, Apricot jam contains only 0.036mg.
  • Apricot jam has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Jams and preserves, apricot are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +410%
Contains more Iron +136.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1625%
Contains more Phosphorus +6233.3%
Contains more Potassium +350.6%
Contains more Zinc +2833.3%
Contains more Copper +405%
Contains more Manganese +1560%
Contains more Selenium +105%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 50% 82% 31% 7% 48% 169% 87% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 2% 7% 6% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +410%
Contains more Iron +136.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1625%
Contains more Phosphorus +6233.3%
Contains more Potassium +350.6%
Contains more Zinc +2833.3%
Contains more Copper +405%
Contains more Manganese +1560%
Contains more Selenium +105%
Contains less Sodium -20%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +2092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3035%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +177%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 30% 0% 6% 1% 2% 5% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +2092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3035%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +177%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1267.1%
Contains more Fats +12965%
Contains more Other +570%
Contains more Water +1291.1%
Equal in Carbs - 64.4
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
64% 35%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 34.5 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +1267.1%
Contains more Fats +12965%
Contains more Other +570%
Contains more Water +1291.1%
Equal in Carbs - 64.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.456 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Apricot jam Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 64.1g Apricot jam
Protein 9.57g 0.7g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 0.2g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 60.48g 64.4g Apricot jam
Calories 515kcal 242kcal M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 50.75g 43.4g Apricot jam
Fiber 3.7g 0.3g M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 102mg 20mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.16mg 0.49mg M&Ms Peanut
Magnesium 69mg 4mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 3mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg 77mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 40mg Apricot jam
Zinc 1.76mg 0.06mg M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.1mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 0.04mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg 2µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 74IU 205IU Apricot jam
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 10µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0.13mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg Apricot jam
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.022mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.036mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.02mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.02mg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg 1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Apricot jam
Trans Fat 0.328g Apricot jam
Saturated Fat 10.169g 0.01g Apricot jam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Apricot jam
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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
5%
Apricot jam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
9%
Apricot jam

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/nutrients
  2. Apricot jam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170645/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.