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

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Summary of differences between m&Ms Peanut and chocolate pudding

  • The amount of copper, manganese, vitamin B3, fiber, folate, zinc, magnesium, and iron in m&Ms Peanut is higher than in chocolate pudding.
  • M&Ms Peanut covers your daily need for copper, 49% more than chocolate pudding.
  • M&Ms Peanut contains 31 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate pudding. While m&Ms Peanut contains 3.362mg of vitamin B3, chocolate pudding contains only 0.108mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chocolate pudding is lower.
  • M&Ms Peanut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of m&Ms Peanut is 33, while the glycemic index of chocolate pudding is 51.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk.

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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 14% 31% 15% 15% 23% 12% 102% 37% 8.1% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +263.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.5%
Contains more IronIron +190%
Contains more CopperCopper +642.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +309.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +971%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.3%
~equal in Calcium ~104mg

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 2.7% 15% 0% 12% 8.5% 34% 2% 16% 8.8% 39% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3013%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.7%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.31µg

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
3% 2% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 18.89 g
Water: 74.59 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +203.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1260.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +220.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2907.7%
~equal in Other ~1.45g

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
61% 32% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.064 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.561 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1341.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2518.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Chocolate pudding DV% diff.
Copper 0.505mg 0.068mg 49%
Saturated fat 10.169g 1.064g 41%
Fats 26.13g 1.92g 37%
Manganese 0.664mg 0.062mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0.132g 22%
Calories 515kcal 105kcal 21%
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.108mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.086g 0.561g 19%
Vitamin E 2.85mg 19%
Carbs 60.48g 18.89g 14%
Protein 9.57g 3.15g 13%
Folate 55µg 5µg 13%
Fiber 3.7g 0.4g 13%
Zinc 1.76mg 0.43mg 12%
Magnesium 69mg 19mg 12%
Sodium 50mg 284mg 10%
Iron 1.16mg 0.4mg 10%
Phosphorus 190mg 238mg 7%
Choline 37.3mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.274mg 7%
Potassium 347mg 168mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 33IU 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.038mg 4%
Vitamin A 22µg 46µg 3%
Vitamin K 3µg 3%
Selenium 4.1µg 2.3µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.147mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.034mg 2%
Caffeine 10mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Cholesterol 8mg 6mg 1%
Net carbs 56.78g 18.49g N/A
Calcium 102mg 104mg 0%
Sugar 50.75g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.31µg 0%
Trans fat 0.328g N/A
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0%
Threonine 0.139mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0%
Leucine 0.295mg 0%
Lysine 0.239mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0.082mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Chocolate pudding
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
11%
Chocolate pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
27%
Chocolate pudding

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate pudding
Chocolate pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.105g)
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. Chocolate pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167998/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.