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

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What are the differences between candy bar and m&Ms Peanut?

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin E, yet m&Ms Peanut is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11762% more.
  • Candy bar has 2 times more vitamin B3 than m&Ms Peanut. While candy bar has 7.922mg of vitamin B3, m&Ms Peanut has only 3.362mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in candy bar is lower.
  • The glycemic index of m&Ms Peanut is lower.

We used Candies, peanut bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +59.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +19.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 EVitamin E +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169900%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +62%
Contains more FatsFats +29%
Contains more OtherOther +34.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.6%
Contains more WaterWater +55%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 -54%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar M&Ms Peanut DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.09mg 11762%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 3.456g 48%
Copper 0.774mg 0.505mg 30%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3.362mg 29%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.664mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.678g 10.169g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 8.086g 22%
Zinc 3.94mg 1.76mg 20%
Phosphorus 308mg 190mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg 13%
Fats 33.7g 26.13g 12%
Protein 15.5g 9.57g 12%
Magnesium 110mg 69mg 10%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 2.85mg 8%
Folate 75µg 55µg 5%
Sodium 156mg 50mg 5%
Carbs 47.4g 60.48g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.627mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 3µg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.106mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.063mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Calcium 78mg 102mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Fiber 4.1g 3.7g 2%
Iron 0.97mg 1.16mg 2%
Potassium 407mg 347mg 2%
Selenium 4.7µg 4.1µg 1%
Choline 29.4mg 37.3mg 1%
Calories 522kcal 515kcal 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 50.75g N/A
Trans fat 0.328g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.491g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.