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

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The main differences between brown sugar and m&Ms Peanut

  • Brown sugar contains less copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin E, zinc, fiber, magnesium, and folate than m&Ms Peanut.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for m&Ms Peanut is 51% higher.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than m&Ms Peanut.

Food types used in this article are Sugars, brown 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 -44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.9%
Contains more IronIron +63.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +974.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +5766.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4650%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +937.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +241.7%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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% 7.3% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2956.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5400%
Contains more CholineCholine +1521.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 CarbsCarbs +62.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7875%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +85.1%
Contains more OtherOther +197.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar M&Ms Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0.047mg 0.505mg 51%
Saturated fat 0g 10.169g 46%
Fats 0g 26.13g 40%
Phosphorus 4mg 190mg 27%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.664mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.456g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 3.362mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.086g 20%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.85mg 19%
Protein 0.12g 9.57g 19%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.76mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Folate 1µg 55µg 14%
Magnesium 9mg 69mg 14%
Carbs 98.09g 60.48g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.627mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.106mg 8%
Calories 380kcal 515kcal 7%
Potassium 133mg 347mg 6%
Iron 0.71mg 1.16mg 6%
Choline 2.3mg 37.3mg 6%
Selenium 1.2µg 4.1µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.063mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 3µg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Calcium 83mg 102mg 2%
Sodium 28mg 50mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 50.75g N/A
Trans fat 0.328g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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%
Brown sugar
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.169g)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.