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Reese's pieces vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Reese's pieces and M&Ms Peanut

  • Reese's pieces are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, M&Ms Peanut is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 31% higher.
  • Reese's pieces have 4 times more Sodium than M&Ms Peanut. While Reese's pieces have 194mg of Sodium, M&Ms Peanut has only 50mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy 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.
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
4
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6
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains more Magnesium +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +65.7%
Contains more Calcium +47.8%
Contains more Iron +136.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.2%
Contains more Zinc +53%
Contains more Copper +23.2%
Contains more Selenium +412.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 190
Equal in Potassium - 347
Reese's pieces
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
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 Magnesium +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +65.7%
Contains more Calcium +47.8%
Contains more Iron +136.7%
Contains less Sodium -74.2%
Contains more Zinc +53%
Contains more Copper +23.2%
Contains more Selenium +412.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 190
Equal in Potassium - 347

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.
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
5
:
4
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.627
Equal in Folate - 55
Reese's pieces
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 20% 0% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 26% 42% 14% 15%
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 B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.627
Equal in Folate - 55

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
2
:
3
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Contains more Water +148%
Equal in Fats - 26.13
Equal in Carbs - 60.48
Reese's pieces
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 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 Protein +30.2%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Contains more Water +148%
Equal in Fats - 26.13
Equal in Carbs - 60.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
0
:
3
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.8%
Reese's pieces
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 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 -38.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 56.86g 56.78g Reese's pieces
Protein 12.46g 9.57g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.77g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 59.86g 60.48g M&Ms Peanut
Calories 497kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 53.25g 50.75g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 3g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 69mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 0.49mg 1.16mg M&Ms Peanut
Magnesium 88mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 207mg 190mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 359mg 347mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 50mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.15mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.41mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 1.1mg 0.664mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg 4.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 0.99mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.063mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.106mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 3.362mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.09mg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg 55µg
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 5.9µg 3µg Reese's pieces
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Reese's pieces
Trans Fat 0g 0.328g Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 16.42g 10.169g M&Ms Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces 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
30%
Reese's pieces
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.251g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.