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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.
  • The glycemic index of m&Ms Peanut 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% 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 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 153mg 11762%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 10.65g 48%
Copper 0.505mg 0.774mg 30%
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 7.922mg 29%
Manganese 0.664mg 1.243mg 25%
Saturated fat 10.169g 4.678g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.086g 16.721g 22%
Zinc 1.76mg 3.94mg 20%
Phosphorus 190mg 308mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg 13%
Fats 26.13g 33.7g 12%
Protein 9.57g 15.5g 12%
Magnesium 69mg 110mg 10%
Vitamin E 2.85mg 4.1mg 8%
Folate 55µg 75µg 5%
Sodium 50mg 156mg 5%
Carbs 60.48g 47.4g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.83mg 4%
Vitamin K 3µg 0µg 3%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.14mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.1mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Calcium 102mg 78mg 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg 2%
Fiber 3.7g 4.1g 2%
Iron 1.16mg 0.97mg 2%
Potassium 347mg 407mg 2%
Selenium 4.1µg 4.7µg 1%
Choline 37.3mg 29.4mg 1%
Calories 515kcal 522kcal 0%
Net carbs 56.78g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 50.75g 42.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.328g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.