Cocoa bean vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cocoa bean and m&Ms Peanut?
- Cocoa bean is richer in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet m&Ms Peanut is richer in vitamin E.
- Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for copper is 345% higher.
- Cocoa bean has 13 times more iron than m&Ms Peanut. Cocoa bean has 15.52mg of iron, while m&Ms Peanut has 1.16mg.
We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies types in this comparison.
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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 | +589.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +623.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1237.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +614.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +261.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +283.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +462.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +222% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +334% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +146.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +227.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
Protein:
9.57 g
Fats:
26.13 g
Carbs:
60.48 g
Water:
2.48 g
Other:
1.34 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +482.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +99.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~60.48g
~equal in
Water
~2.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
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 | -23.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +722.9% |
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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| Copper | 3.607mg | 0.505mg | 345% |
| Iron | 15.52mg | 1.16mg | 180% |
| Manganese | 3.737mg | 0.664mg | 134% |
| Fiber | 29.8g | 3.7g | 104% |
| Magnesium | 476mg | 69mg | 97% |
| Phosphorus | 728mg | 190mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 2509mg | 347mg | 64% |
| Zinc | 6.37mg | 1.76mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.46mg | 0.106mg | 27% |
| Fats | 13.1g | 26.13g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.42g | 3.456g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 2.85mg | 18% |
| Protein | 18.1g | 9.57g | 17% |
| Selenium | 13.2µg | 4.1µg | 17% |
| Caffeine | 78mg | 10mg | 17% |
| Calories | 220kcal | 515kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.32µg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 7.76g | 10.169g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.39g | 8.086g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.627mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 3.362mg | 6% |
| Folate | 32µg | 55µg | 6% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 37.3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 58.3g | 60.48g | 1% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.5g | 56.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.76g | 50.75g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.328g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
20%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.409g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals