Chocolate vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chocolate and m&Ms Peanut
- Chocolate has more iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and caffeine; however, m&Ms Peanut is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin B5.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for iron is 86% more.
- Chocolate contains 4 times more caffeine than m&Ms Peanut. Chocolate contains 43mg of caffeine, while m&Ms Peanut contains 10mg.
- M&Ms Peanut contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +591.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +82.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +427.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +363.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
9.57 g
Fats:
26.13 g
Carbs:
60.48 g
Water:
2.48 g
Other:
1.34 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +155.7% |
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Carbs
~60.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.169 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.456 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +216.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 8.02mg | 1.16mg | 86% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.505mg | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 10.169g | 38% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.664mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 69mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 3.456g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 3.362mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 2.85mg | 15% |
| Folate | 55µg | 14% | |
| Fiber | 7g | 3.7g | 13% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 9.57g | 9% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 26.13g | 8% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.627mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 559mg | 347mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 102mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.32µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.106mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 8.086g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 515kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 4.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 190mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 1.76mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 60.48g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 56.78g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 50.75g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0.328g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
9%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (8 mg)