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

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The main differences between Apple butter and M&Ms Peanut

  • Apple butter contains less Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B12 than M&Ms Peanut.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from M&Ms Peanut is 51% higher.
  • Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fruit butters, apple 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 4.2% 8% 12% 27% 1.6% 3.4% 2% 41% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 31% 31% 44% 168% 48% 81% 6.5% 87% 22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1625%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +628.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +281.3%
Contains more IronIron +274.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +531.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2833.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2275%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +925%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 1.3% 1% 0% 2.3% 4.4% 1.4% 2.9% 8.5% 0% 2.3% 0.75% 1.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.4% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +5400%
Contains more CholineCholine +1676.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 56%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 42.47 g
Water: 56.45 g
Other: 0.39 g
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 WaterWater +2176.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2353.8%
Contains more FatsFats +8610%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.4%
Contains more OtherOther +243.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 10% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
47% 37% 16%
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 -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50437.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4014.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple butter M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Calories 173kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 0.39g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 0.3g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Apple butter
Net carbs 40.97g 56.78g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 42.47g 60.48g M&Ms Peanut
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Apple butter
Magnesium 4mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 14mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 91mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 0.31mg 1.16mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 35.3g 50.75g Apple butter
Fiber 1.5g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.08mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 0.06mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 8mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 15mg 50mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 22IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 1µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 0.05mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.315mg 0.664mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 0.4µg 4.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.063mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.106mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.09mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 0.9µg 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 1µg 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g Apple butter
Choline 2.1mg 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 0.053g 10.169g Apple butter
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple butter M&Ms Peanut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Apple butter
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apple butter
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Apple butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168816/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.