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

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The main differences between M&Ms Peanut and Crème caramel

  • Crème caramel contains less Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc than M&Ms Peanut.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from M&Ms Peanut is 53% higher.
  • Crème caramel is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +22.9%
Contains more Iron +205.3%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.9%
Contains more Potassium +194.1%
Contains more Zinc +274.5%
Contains more Copper +1703.6%
Contains more Manganese +6540%
Contains more Selenium +112.2%
Equal in Sodium - 53
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 25% 15% 7% 42% 11% 7% 13% 10% 2% 48%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Iron +205.3%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.9%
Contains more Potassium +194.1%
Contains more Zinc +274.5%
Contains more Copper +1703.6%
Contains more Manganese +6540%
Contains more Selenium +112.2%
Equal in Sodium - 53

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 +1139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.5%
Contains more Folate +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
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 10% 5% 0% 0% 8% 49% 2% 31% 11% 7% 45% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.5%
Contains more Folate +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
Contains more Vitamin A +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111.3%
Contains more Fats +548.4%
Contains more Carbs +165.5%
Contains more Other +119.7%
Contains more Water +2644%
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Protein +111.3%
Contains more Fats +548.4%
Contains more Carbs +165.5%
Contains more Other +119.7%
Contains more Water +2644%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +538.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +781.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.456 g
52% 37% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.799 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.392 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +538.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +781.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.3%

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 Crème caramel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Crème caramel Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 22.78g M&Ms Peanut
Protein 9.57g 4.53g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 4.03g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 60.48g 22.78g M&Ms Peanut
Calories 515kcal 145kcal M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 50.75g 23.15g Crème caramel
Fiber 3.7g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 102mg 83mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.16mg 0.38mg M&Ms Peanut
Magnesium 69mg 9mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 96mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg 118mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 53mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg 0.47mg M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.028mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 0.01mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg 8.7µg Crème caramel
Vitamin A 74IU 161IU Crème caramel
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 46µg Crème caramel
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0.23mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.032mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.21mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.082mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.514mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.044mg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg 9µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.36µg Crème caramel
Vitamin K 3µg 0.2µg M&Ms Peanut
Cholesterol 8mg 90mg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g Crème caramel
Saturated Fat 10.169g 1.799g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Crème caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 1.266g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0.392g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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M&Ms Peanut Crème caramel
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
14%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.37g)
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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.