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

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Summary of differences between Chewing gum and M&Ms Peanut

  • The amount of Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, and Folate in M&Ms Peanut is higher than in Chewing gum.
  • M&Ms Peanut covers your daily need of Copper 56% more than Chewing gum.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chewing gum 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 0% 0% 0.18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.13% 0% 3.3%
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 -98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17250%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +583.3%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 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 +59.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +8610%
Contains more OtherOther +235%
~equal in Water ~2.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.137 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10135.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2422.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chewing gum M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Calories 360kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 0g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 0.3g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Net carbs 94.3g 56.78g Chewing gum
Carbs 96.7g 60.48g Chewing gum
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Chewing gum
Magnesium 0mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 0mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 2mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 0mg 1.16mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 66.08g 50.75g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 2.4g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 0mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 0mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 1mg 50mg Chewing gum
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 0mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0mg 0.664mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 0.6µg 4.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.063mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.106mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.09mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 0µg 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 0µg 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g Chewing gum
Choline 0mg 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 0.042g 10.169g Chewing gum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.079g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.137g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chewing gum 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
0%
Chewing gum
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Chewing gum
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)

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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.