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

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The main differences between M&Ms Peanut and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, and Folate than M&Ms Peanut.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from M&Ms Peanut is 51% higher.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Sugars, brown.

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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.
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
9
:
1
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Iron +63.4%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +4650%
Contains more Potassium +160.9%
Contains more Zinc +5766.7%
Contains more Copper +974.5%
Contains more Manganese +937.5%
Contains more Selenium +241.7%
Contains less Sodium -44%
M&Ms Peanut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 50% 82% 31% 7% 48% 169% 87% 23%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Iron +63.4%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +4650%
Contains more Potassium +160.9%
Contains more Zinc +5766.7%
Contains more Copper +974.5%
Contains more Manganese +937.5%
Contains more Selenium +241.7%
Contains less Sodium -44%

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.
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
10
:
0
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2956.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Brown sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2956.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
4
:
1
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Protein +7875%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +85.1%
Contains more Other +197.8%
Contains more Carbs +62.2%
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
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +7875%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +85.1%
Contains more Other +197.8%
Contains more Carbs +62.2%

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 Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 9.57g 0.12g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 60.48g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 515kcal 380kcal M&Ms Peanut
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 50.75g 97.02g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 3.7g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 102mg 83mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.16mg 0.71mg M&Ms Peanut
Magnesium 69mg 9mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 4mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg 133mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 1.76mg 0.03mg M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.047mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 0.064mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg 1.2µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 74IU 0IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.11mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.132mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.041mg 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 Brown sugar
Trans Fat 0.328g Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 10.169g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0g M&Ms Peanut

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M&Ms Peanut Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.169g)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.