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

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Significant differences between Fudge and M&Ms Peanut

  • M&Ms Peanut is richer than Fudge in Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Fiber.
  • M&Ms Peanut covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 20% more than Fudge.
  • Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Fudge
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
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 more IronIron +52.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64%

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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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% 9.5% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
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 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1810.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +347.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +114.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1275%
Contains more CholineCholine +273%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 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 CarbsCarbs +26.4%
Contains more WaterWater +295.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +300.4%
Contains more FatsFats +151%
Contains more OtherOther +41.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 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 -36.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +174.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +826.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Calories 411kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 2.39g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 10.41g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Net carbs 74.74g 56.78g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 60.48g Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 8mg M&Ms Peanut
Magnesium 36mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 49mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 134mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.77mg 1.16mg Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 50.75g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 1.7g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.329mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.11mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 71mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 45mg 50mg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 74IU Fudge
Vitamin A 44µg 22µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.422mg 0.664mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 2.5µg 4.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.063mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.106mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.09mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 1.4µg 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 4µg 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.165g 0.328g Fudge
Choline 10mg 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.448g 10.169g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fudge 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
6%
Fudge
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.721g)

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.