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

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What are the differences between M&Ms Peanut and Fruit preserves?

  • M&Ms Peanut is richer than Fruit preserves in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • M&Ms Peanut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 51% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fruit preserves are lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Jams and preserves 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.
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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1625%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +410%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +350.6%
Contains more IronIron +136.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +405%
Contains more ZincZinc +2833.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1560%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36%

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% 4.4% 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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3035%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2486.5%
Contains more FatsFats +37228.6%
Contains more OtherOther +482.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1128.6%

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
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21178.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Fruit preserves Opinion
Calories 515kcal 278kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 9.57g 0.37g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 0.07g M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Net carbs 56.78g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Carbs 60.48g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 69mg 4mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 102mg 20mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg 77mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.16mg 0.49mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 50.75g 48.5g Fruit preserves
Fiber 3.7g 1.1g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.1mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg 0.06mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 19mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 74IU 0IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0.12mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 0.04mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg 2µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.016mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.076mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.036mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.02mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.02mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg 11µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g Fruit preserves
Choline 37.3mg 10.2mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 10.169g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 0.038g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.159g)
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 preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.