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

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Significant differences between m&Ms Peanut and cane syrup

  • M&Ms Peanut is richer in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin E, fiber, zinc, magnesium, and folate, while cane syrup is higher in iron.
  • M&Ms Peanut covers your daily copper needs 54% more than cane syrup.
  • Cane syrup is lower in saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Syrup, Cane.

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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 7.1% 3.9% 5.6% 135% 6.7% 5.2% 3.4% 7.6% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +590%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +684.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +450.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2425%
Contains more ZincZinc +826.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +485.7%
Contains more IronIron +210.3%

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% 0% 0% 33% 14% 1.9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3262%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.3%
~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
73% 26%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 73.14 g
Water: 26 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +55.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.9%
Contains more WaterWater +948.4%

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 Cane syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Cane syrup Opinion
Calories 515kcal 269kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 9.57g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Net carbs 56.78g 73.14g Cane syrup
Carbs 60.48g 73.14g Cane syrup
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Cane syrup
Magnesium 69mg 10mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 102mg 13mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg 63mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.16mg 3.6mg Cane syrup
Sugar 50.75g 73.2g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 3.7g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.02mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg 0.19mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 8mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 58mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 74IU 0IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg 0.7µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.13mg Cane syrup
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.06mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.1mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g Cane syrup
Choline 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 10.169g 0g Cane syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Cane syrup
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%
Cane syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
18%
Cane syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cane syrup
Cane syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Cane syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167743/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.