M&Ms Peanut vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between M&Ms Peanut and Carob
- M&Ms Peanut is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, and Folate, however, Carob is richer in Calcium, Zinc, and Potassium.
- Carob's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 94% higher.
- M&Ms Peanut has 5 times more Manganese than Carob. While M&Ms Peanut has 0.664mg of Manganese, Carob has only 0.14mg.
- M&Ms Peanut has less Saturated Fat.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Candies, carob, unsweetened.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +176% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +374.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +197.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +223.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +161.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +156.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.57 g
Fats:
26.13 g
Carbs:
60.48 g
Water:
2.48 g
Other:
1.34 g
Protein:
8.15 g
Fats:
31.36 g
Carbs:
56.29 g
Water:
1.54 g
Other:
2.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~56.29g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.456 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.295 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1574.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1071.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 515kcal | 540kcal |
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| Protein | 9.57g | 8.15g |
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| Fats | 26.13g | 31.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 56.78g | 52.49g |
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| Carbs | 60.48g | 56.29g |
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 1mg |
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| Magnesium | 69mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 102mg | 303mg |
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| Potassium | 347mg | 633mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.29mg |
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| Sugar | 50.75g | 34.11g |
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| Fiber | 3.7g | 3.8g |
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| Copper | 0.505mg | 0.183mg |
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| Zinc | 1.76mg | 3.53mg |
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| Phosphorus | 190mg | 126mg |
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| Sodium | 50mg | 107mg |
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| Vitamin A | 74IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 22µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.85mg | 1.57mg |
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| Manganese | 0.664mg | 0.14mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 5.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.362mg | 1.04mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.627mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.28µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3µg | 7.7µg |
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| Folate | 55µg | 21µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.328g | 0g |
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| Choline | 37.3mg | 19mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.169g | 29.018g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.086g | 0.483g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.456g | 0.295g |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.849g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carob is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.64g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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