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

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How are m&Ms Peanut and apricot jam different?

  • M&Ms Peanut has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin E, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and folate than apricot jam.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for m&Ms Peanut is 51% higher.
  • M&Ms Peanut contains 93 times more vitamin B3 than apricot jam. While m&Ms Peanut contains 3.362mg of vitamin B3, apricot jam contains only 0.036mg.
  • Apricot jam has less saturated fat.
  • M&Ms Peanut has a lower glycemic index (33) than apricot jam (69).

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Jams and preserves, apricot 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 49% 31% 31% 44% 168% 48% 81% 6.5% 87% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 1.3% 5.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1625%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +410%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +350.6%
Contains more IronIron +136.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +405%
Contains more ZincZinc +2833.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1560%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%

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% 7.3% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
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 29% 3.3% 2.6% 0% 0% 5.1% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3035%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5400%
Contains more CholineCholine +9225%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
64% 35%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 34.5 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1267.1%
Contains more FatsFats +12965%
Contains more OtherOther +570%
Contains more WaterWater +1291.1%
~equal in Carbs ~64.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 37% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.169 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.456 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Apricot jam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 10.169g 0.01g 46%
Copper 0.505mg 0.1mg 45%
Fats 26.13g 0.2g 40%
Manganese 0.664mg 0.04mg 27%
Phosphorus 190mg 3mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.036mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.086g 0g 20%
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0.13mg 18%
Protein 9.57g 0.7g 18%
Zinc 1.76mg 0.06mg 15%
Magnesium 69mg 4mg 15%
Folate 55µg 1µg 14%
Calories 515kcal 242kcal 14%
Fiber 3.7g 0.3g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.02mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg 10%
Iron 1.16mg 0.49mg 8%
Potassium 347mg 77mg 8%
Calcium 102mg 20mg 8%
Choline 37.3mg 0.4mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.022mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.02mg 5%
Selenium 4.1µg 2µg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin K 3µg 0µg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 60.48g 64.4g 1%
Vitamin A 22µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 56.78g 64.1g N/A
Sugar 50.75g 43.4g N/A
Sodium 50mg 40mg 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
M&Ms Peanut Apricot jam
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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
4%
Apricot jam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
9%
Apricot jam

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot jam
Apricot jam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.159g)
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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/nutrients
  2. Apricot jam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170645/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.