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

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What are the differences between Pretzel and M&Ms Peanut?

  • Pretzel is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, yet M&Ms Peanut is higher in Copper, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B12.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% more.
  • Pretzel has 7 times more Vitamin B1 than M&Ms Peanut. While Pretzel has 0.424mg of Vitamin B1, M&Ms Peanut has only 0.063mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in M&Ms Peanut is lower.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies types 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.
Pretzel
Pretzel
3
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7
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains more Iron +294.8%
Contains more Manganese +52.9%
Contains more Calcium +277.8%
Contains more Magnesium +137.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +69.2%
Contains more Copper +223.7%
Equal in Selenium - 4.1
Pretzel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
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 Iron +294.8%
Contains more Manganese +52.9%
Contains more Calcium +277.8%
Contains more Magnesium +137.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +69.2%
Contains more Copper +223.7%
Equal in Selenium - 4.1

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.
Pretzel
Pretzel
5
:
6
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +573%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Contains more Folate +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +506.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 3
Pretzel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +573%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Contains more Folate +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +506.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
4
:
1
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains more Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Water +26.2%
Contains more Other +161.9%
Contains more Fats +791.8%
Equal in Protein - 9.57
Pretzel
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 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 Carbs +32.9%
Contains more Water +26.2%
Contains more Other +161.9%
Contains more Fats +791.8%
Equal in Protein - 9.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzel
Pretzel
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2
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1012.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.7%
Pretzel
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 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 -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1012.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 76.99g 56.78g Pretzel
Protein 10.04g 9.57g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 80.39g 60.48g Pretzel
Calories 384kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 50.75g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 27mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 1.16mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 128mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 223mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 1240mg 50mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.04mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.156mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 1.015mg 0.664mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 4.1µg Pretzel
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 0.47mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.063mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.106mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 3.362mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.09mg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 166µg 55µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 2.8µg 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0.328g Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 10.169g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel 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
39%
Pretzel
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.54g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.778g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 1190mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.