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

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Significant differences between icing and m&Ms Peanut

  • Icing is richer in vitamin B2, while m&Ms Peanut is higher in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B12.
  • M&Ms Peanut covers your daily copper needs 56% more than icing.
  • Icing has 3 times more vitamin B2 than m&Ms Peanut. Icing has 0.302mg of vitamin B2, while m&Ms Peanut has 0.106mg.
  • Icing is lower in saturated fat.
  • Icing has a higher glycemic index (51) than m&Ms Peanut (33).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +6800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +920.6%
Contains more IronIron +625%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2414.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +955.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4000%

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.
Icing
2
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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
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% 7.3% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1428.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +587.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1521.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
2
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 +12.3%
Contains more WaterWater +507.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +61%
Contains more OtherOther +65.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
2
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 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 -70.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing M&Ms Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0mg 0.505mg 56%
Saturated fat 2.974g 10.169g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 3.456g 30%
Manganese 0mg 0.664mg 29%
Phosphorus 18mg 190mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 3.362mg 20%
Protein 0g 9.57g 19%
Magnesium 1mg 69mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.106mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Zinc 0.07mg 1.76mg 15%
Fats 16.23g 26.13g 15%
Iron 0.16mg 1.16mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg 13%
Folate 8µg 55µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.627mg 11%
Calcium 3mg 102mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.53mg 2.85mg 9%
Potassium 34mg 347mg 9%
Vitamin K 13µg 3µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.86g 8.086g 8%
Selenium 0.1µg 4.1µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.09mg 7%
Sodium 184mg 50mg 6%
Choline 2.3mg 37.3mg 6%
Calories 418kcal 515kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.063mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Carbs 67.89g 60.48g 2%
Net carbs 67.89g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 63.1g 50.75g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.328g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
12%
Icing
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.195g)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.