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

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Summary of differences between m&Ms Peanut and fruit leather

  • M&Ms Peanut has more copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and fiber, while fruit leather has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • Fruit leather covers your daily need for vitamin C, 62% more than m&Ms Peanut.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fruit leather is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Snacks, fruit leather, pieces.

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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 10% 5.4% 14% 28% 57% 5.2% 10% 53% 24% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +392.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.6%
Contains more IronIron +54.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +826.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +691.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.9%

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 187% 2% 11% 0% 11% 23% 1.9% 19% 69% 0% 46% 3% 7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +408.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3262%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1275%
Contains more CholineCholine +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +506.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.1mg

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% 83% 12%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 82.82 g
Water: 12.3 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +857%
Contains more FatsFats +875%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.9%
Contains more WaterWater +396%

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.65 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +446.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +528.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%

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 Fruit leather
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Fruit leather DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 56mg 62%
Saturated fat 10.169g 0.65g 43%
Copper 0.505mg 0.171mg 37%
Fats 26.13g 2.68g 36%
Phosphorus 190mg 24mg 24%
Manganese 0.664mg 0.184mg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.1mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0.55g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 8.086g 1.48g 17%
Protein 9.57g 1g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.3mg 16%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Sodium 50mg 403mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0.56mg 15%
Zinc 1.76mg 0.19mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg 13%
Magnesium 69mg 14mg 13%
Folate 55µg 4µg 13%
Vitamin K 3µg 18.2µg 13%
Calcium 102mg 18mg 8%
Calories 515kcal 359kcal 8%
Carbs 60.48g 82.82g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.319mg 6%
Iron 1.16mg 0.75mg 5%
Potassium 347mg 164mg 5%
Choline 37.3mg 12.9mg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Selenium 4.1µg 2.7µg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.043mg 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 6µg 2%
Net carbs 56.78g 82.82g N/A
Sugar 50.75g 57.58g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.1mg 0%
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 Fruit leather
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
29%
Fruit leather
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
22%
Fruit leather

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
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?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.519g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit leather
Fruit leather is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Fruit leather - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167540/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.