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

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The main differences between M&Ms Peanut and Caramel

  • Caramel contains less Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Fiber, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, and Zinc than M&Ms Peanut.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from M&Ms Peanut is 54% higher.
  • Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Candies, caramels.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +305.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.1%
Contains more IronIron +728.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2705.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5936.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.3%

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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +519.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1275%
Contains more CholineCholine +366.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.62mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.3µg

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +108%
Contains more FatsFats +222.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.3%
Contains more WaterWater +242.7%
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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +424.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.478g

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 Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Caramel Opinion
Calories 515kcal 382kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 9.57g 4.6g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 8.1g M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Net carbs 56.78g 77g Caramel
Carbs 60.48g 77g Caramel
Cholesterol 8mg 7mg Caramel
Magnesium 69mg 17mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 102mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 347mg 214mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.16mg 0.14mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 50.75g 65.5g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 3.7g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.018mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg 0.44mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 114mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 245mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 74IU 42IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 22µg 12µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0.46mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 0.011mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg 1.8µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.148mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.62mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.056mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.3µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg 1.8µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg 4µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g Caramel
Choline 37.3mg 8mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 10.169g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 1.542g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 3.478g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Caramel
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
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.693g)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.