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

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How are jelly bean and m&Ms Peanut different?

  • M&Ms Peanut is higher than jelly bean in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin E, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and folate.
  • M&Ms Peanut covers your daily need for copper, 53% more than jelly bean.
  • Jelly bean has a higher glycemic index (80) than m&Ms Peanut (33).

Candies, jellybeans and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies types were 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 1.4% 0.9% 3.3% 4.9% 9.3% 1.4% 1.7% 6.5% 4.6% 6%
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 +3350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +837.8%
Contains more IronIron +792.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1703.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +3420%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4650%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1797.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +272.7%
~equal in Sodium ~50mg

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% 2.5% 0.15% 0.54% 0.92% 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% 7.3% 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 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +863.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41925%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2150%
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
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 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 +54.7%
Contains more WaterWater +154%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +52160%
Contains more OtherOther +1240%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jelly bean M&Ms Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0.028mg 0.505mg 53%
Saturated fat 0g 10.169g 46%
Fats 0.05g 26.13g 40%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.664mg 27%
Phosphorus 4mg 190mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.456g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.008mg 3.362mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.086g 20%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.85mg 19%
Protein 0g 9.57g 19%
Zinc 0.05mg 1.76mg 16%
Magnesium 2mg 69mg 16%
Folate 0µg 55µg 14%
Fiber 0.2g 3.7g 14%
Iron 0.13mg 1.16mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.009mg 0.627mg 12%
Carbs 93.55g 60.48g 11%
Calcium 3mg 102mg 10%
Potassium 37mg 347mg 9%
Choline 0mg 37.3mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.004mg 0.09mg 7%
Calories 375kcal 515kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.011mg 0.106mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.063mg 5%
Selenium 1.1µg 4.1µg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 3µg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg 2%
Net carbs 93.35g 56.78g N/A
Sugar 70g 50.75g N/A
Sodium 50mg 50mg 0%
Trans fat 0.328g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.169g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (50 mg)

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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/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.