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Fondant icing vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fondant icing and M&Ms Peanut different?

  • M&Ms Peanut has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, and Iron than Fondant icing.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from M&Ms Peanut is 56% higher.

Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies are the varieties used 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 0% 0.9% 0.35% 0.38% 1% 1.1% 0% 1.4% 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 -78%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8575%
Contains more IronIron +11500%
Contains more CopperCopper +16733.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4300%
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% 1.3% 3.7% 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 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +562.5%
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
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 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 +54.1%
Contains more WaterWater +171.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +130550%
Contains more OtherOther +2133.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Calories 373kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 0g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 0.02g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Net carbs 93.18g 56.78g Fondant icing
Carbs 93.18g 60.48g Fondant icing
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Fondant icing
Magnesium 0mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 3mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 4mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 0.01mg 1.16mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 88.9g 50.75g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 0g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.003mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 0.04mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 0mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 11mg 50mg Fondant icing
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 0.005mg 0.063mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 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 Fondant icing
Choline 0mg 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 0g 10.169g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing 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%
Fondant icing
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.169g)
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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.