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

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What are the differences between M&Ms Peanut and Candy bar?

  • M&Ms Peanut is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Zinc, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin E.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11762% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Candy bar is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Candies, peanut bar types 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +19.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +59.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.6%

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% 4.4% 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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169900%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.6%
Contains more WaterWater +55%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62%
Contains more FatsFats +29%
Contains more OtherOther +34.3%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208.2%

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 Candy bar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Candy bar Opinion
Calories 515kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Protein 9.57g 15.5g Candy bar
Fats 26.13g 33.7g Candy bar
Net carbs 56.78g 43.3g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 60.48g 47.4g M&Ms Peanut
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Candy bar
Magnesium 69mg 110mg Candy bar
Calcium 102mg 78mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg 407mg Candy bar
Iron 1.16mg 0.97mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 50.75g 42.22g Candy bar
Fiber 3.7g 4.1g Candy bar
Copper 0.505mg 0.774mg Candy bar
Zinc 1.76mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 190mg 308mg Candy bar
Sodium 50mg 156mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 74IU 0IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg 4.1mg Candy bar
Manganese 0.664mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.1µg 4.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.14mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.83mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 153mg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg 75µg Candy bar
Trans Fat 0.328g Candy bar
Choline 37.3mg 29.4mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 10.169g 4.678g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 10.65g Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.491g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.