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

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Important differences between m&Ms Peanut and chocolate

  • M&Ms Peanut has more vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin B5; however, chocolate is richer in iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and caffeine.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for iron is 86% more.
  • M&Ms Peanut contains 5 times more vitamin E than chocolate. M&Ms Peanut contains 2.85mg of vitamin E, while chocolate contains 0.54mg.
  • M&Ms Peanut contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.1%
Contains more IronIron +591.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~206mg

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +427.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +363.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +39.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +170%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.1%
Contains more WaterWater +155.7%
Contains more FatsFats +19.7%
Contains more OtherOther +26.9%
~equal in Carbs ~61.17g

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +216.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18%

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 Chocolate
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Chocolate DV% diff.
Iron 1.16mg 8.02mg 86%
Copper 0.505mg 1.028mg 58%
Saturated fat 10.169g 18.519g 38%
Manganese 0.664mg 1.419mg 33%
Magnesium 69mg 146mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 1.092g 16%
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.725mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0.54mg 15%
Folate 55µg 14%
Fiber 3.7g 7g 13%
Protein 9.57g 4.88g 9%
Fats 26.13g 31.28g 8%
Caffeine 10mg 43mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.297mg 7%
Choline 37.3mg 7%
Potassium 347mg 559mg 6%
Calcium 102mg 56mg 5%
Vitamin K 3µg 8.1µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.23µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.042mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.05mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 8.086g 9.54g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.025mg 3%
Calories 515kcal 546kcal 2%
Selenium 4.1µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 2µg 2%
Phosphorus 190mg 206mg 2%
Zinc 1.76mg 2.01mg 2%
Sodium 50mg 24mg 1%
Carbs 60.48g 61.17g 0%
Net carbs 56.78g 54.17g N/A
Cholesterol 8mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 50.75g 47.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.328g 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (8 mg)

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.