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

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Significant differences between m&Ms Peanut and icing

  • M&Ms Peanut is richer in copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B12, while icing is higher in vitamin B2.
  • M&Ms Peanut covers your daily copper needs 56% more than icing.
  • Icing is lower in saturated fat.
  • Icing has a higher glycemic index (51) than m&Ms Peanut (33).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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%
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +920.6%
Contains more IronIron +625%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2414.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +955.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4000%

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%
Icing
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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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1428.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1040%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +587.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1521.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +61%
Contains more OtherOther +65.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.3%
Contains more WaterWater +507.7%

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
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Icing DV% diff.
Copper 0.505mg 0mg 56%
Saturated fat 10.169g 2.974g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 7.951g 30%
Manganese 0.664mg 0mg 29%
Phosphorus 190mg 18mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.22mg 20%
Protein 9.57g 0g 19%
Magnesium 69mg 1mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.302mg 15%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Zinc 1.76mg 0.07mg 15%
Fats 26.13g 16.23g 15%
Iron 1.16mg 0.16mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg 13%
Folate 55µg 8µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.055mg 11%
Calcium 102mg 3mg 10%
Vitamin E 2.85mg 1.53mg 9%
Potassium 347mg 34mg 9%
Vitamin K 3µg 13µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.086g 4.86g 8%
Selenium 4.1µg 0.1µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg 7%
Sodium 50mg 184mg 6%
Choline 37.3mg 2.3mg 6%
Calories 515kcal 418kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.01mg 4%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 60.48g 67.89g 2%
Net carbs 56.78g 67.89g N/A
Sugar 50.75g 63.1g N/A
Trans fat 0.328g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
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?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.195g)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.