Almond joy vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between almond joy and m&Ms Peanut
- Almond joy has more fiber; however, m&Ms Peanut is higher in phosphorus, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Almond joy covers your daily saturated fat needs 37% more than m&Ms Peanut.
- M&Ms Peanut has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.13 g
Fats:
26.93 g
Carbs:
59.51 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
9.57 g
Fats:
26.13 g
Carbs:
60.48 g
Water:
2.48 g
Other:
1.34 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +230.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~26.13g
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Carbs
~60.48g
~equal in
Other
~1.34g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.59 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.18 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.169 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.456 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.505mg | 56% | |
| Saturated fat | 17.59g | 10.169g | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.664mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.362mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.85mg | 19% | |
| Zinc | 1.76mg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 69mg | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.18g | 3.456g | 15% |
| Folate | 55µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.627mg | 13% | |
| Protein | 4.13g | 9.57g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 190mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.26g | 8.086g | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 5g | 3.7g | 5% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 102mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 254mg | 347mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 479kcal | 515kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.27mg | 1.16mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 26.93g | 26.13g | 1% |
| Carbs | 59.51g | 60.48g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 54.51g | 56.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.34g | 50.75g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.328g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.421g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond joy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond joy is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)