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

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Important differences between m&Ms Peanut and creamsicle

  • M&Ms Peanut has more iron and calcium; however, creamsicle is richer in fiber.
  • M&Ms Peanut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% more.
  • M&Ms Peanut contains 118 times more sugar than creamsicle. M&Ms Peanut contains 50.75g of sugar, while creamsicle contains 0.43g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Frozen novelties, Sugar Free, CREAMSICLE Pops.

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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 0% 6.9% 0% 1.1% 0% 0% 0% 0.78% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +343.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +3766.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
2% 12% 82% 2%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 2.33 g
Carbs: 11.95 g
Water: 82.38 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +598.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1021.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +406.1%
Contains more WaterWater +3221.8%
Contains more OtherOther +47%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.3%

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 Creamsicle
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Creamsicle DV% diff.
Copper 0.505mg 56%
Fats 26.13g 2.33g 37%
Saturated fat 10.169g 2g 37%
Manganese 0.664mg 29%
Phosphorus 190mg 27%
Calories 515kcal 49kcal 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.086g 20%
Vitamin E 2.85mg 19%
Magnesium 69mg 16%
Zinc 1.76mg 16%
Carbs 60.48g 11.95g 16%
Protein 9.57g 1.37g 16%
Fiber 3.7g 7.5g 15%
Iron 1.16mg 0.03mg 14%
Folate 55µg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 13%
Potassium 347mg 10%
Calcium 102mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 8%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Choline 37.3mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Caffeine 10mg 3%
Vitamin K 3µg 3%
Vitamin A 22µg 2%
Sodium 50mg 6mg 2%
Net carbs 56.78g 4.45g N/A
Sugar 50.75g 0.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.328g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Creamsicle
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
0%
Creamsicle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
1%
Creamsicle

Comparison summary

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?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Creamsicle
Creamsicle 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. Creamsicle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170267/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.