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Dove milk chocolate vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dove milk chocolate and M&Ms Peanut

  • Dove milk chocolate has more Calcium, however, M&Ms Peanut has more Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Dove milk chocolate is 45% higher.
  • M&Ms Peanut has 2 times less Calcium than Dove milk chocolate. Dove milk chocolate has 160mg of Calcium, while M&Ms Peanut has 102mg.
  • M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate 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 Calcium +56.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 42% 0% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 50% 82% 31% 7% 48% 169% 87% 23%
Contains more Calcium +56.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.16

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 57% 0% 0% 16% 25% 64% 38% 21% 42% 40% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Protein +61.1%
Contains more Water +54%
Contains more Other +41.1%
Equal in Carbs - 60.48
6% 32% 60%
Protein: 5.94 g
Fats: 31.72 g
Carbs: 59.78 g
Water: 1.61 g
Other: 0.95 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 Fats +21.4%
Contains more Protein +61.1%
Contains more Water +54%
Contains more Other +41.1%
Equal in Carbs - 60.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
100%
Saturated Fat: 19.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.456 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dove milk chocolate M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 57.38g 56.78g Dove milk chocolate
Protein 5.94g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 31.72g 26.13g Dove milk chocolate
Carbs 59.78g 60.48g M&Ms Peanut
Calories 546kcal 515kcal Dove milk chocolate
Sugar 55.45g 50.75g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 2.4g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 160mg 102mg Dove milk chocolate
Iron 1.11mg 1.16mg M&Ms Peanut
Magnesium 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 63mg 50mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 292IU 74IU Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.063mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Cholesterol 18mg 8mg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.246g 0.328g Dove milk chocolate
Saturated Fat 19.24g 10.169g M&Ms Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Dove milk chocolate M&Ms Peanut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Dove milk chocolate
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Dove milk chocolate
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.071g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 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. Dove milk chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168804/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.