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

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What are the differences between M&Ms Peanut and Flan?

  • M&Ms Peanut is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, and Folate, yet Flan is higher in Selenium.
  • M&Ms Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 54% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in M&Ms Peanut is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Flan, caramel custard, dry mix types in this article.

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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.
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
9
:
1
Flan
Flan
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +1350%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +18900%
Contains more Potassium +126.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +4300%
Contains more Copper +3266.7%
Contains more Manganese +9385.7%
Contains more Selenium +419.5%
M&Ms Peanut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 50% 82% 31% 7% 48% 169% 87% 23%
Flan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 3% 0% 1% 14% 57% 2% 5% 1% 117%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +1350%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +18900%
Contains more Potassium +126.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +4300%
Contains more Copper +3266.7%
Contains more Manganese +9385.7%
Contains more Selenium +419.5%

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.
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
11
:
0
Flan
Flan
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 57% 0% 0% 16% 25% 64% 38% 21% 42% 40% 8%
Flan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
3
:
2
Flan
Flan
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +123.3%
Contains more Carbs +51.5%
Contains more Water +214.5%
M&Ms Peanut
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Flan
92% 8%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 91.6 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +123.3%
Contains more Carbs +51.5%
Contains more Water +214.5%

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 Flan
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Flan Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 91.6g Flan
Protein 9.57g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 60.48g 91.6g Flan
Calories 515kcal 348kcal M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 50.75g Flan
Fiber 3.7g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 102mg 24mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.16mg 0.08mg M&Ms Peanut
Magnesium 69mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 1mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg 153mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 432mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg 0.04mg M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.015mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 0.007mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg 21.3µg Flan
Vitamin A 74IU 0IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Flan
Trans Fat 0.328g Flan
Saturated Fat 10.169g Flan
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Flan
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Flan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
20%
Flan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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 Sugar?
Flan
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flan
Flan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flan
Flan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.169g)
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. Flan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169602/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.