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

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Significant differences between M&Ms Peanut and Maple sugar

  • M&Ms Peanut is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin B12, while Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily Manganese needs 163% more than M&Ms Peanut.
  • Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Sugars, maple.

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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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +263.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +410.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +412.5%
Contains more IronIron +38.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +244.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8305%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1676.2%
~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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +9470%
Contains more FatsFats +12965%
Contains more OtherOther +67.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.3%
Contains more WaterWater +222.6%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12534.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3356%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%

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 Maple sugar
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Maple sugar Opinion
Calories 515kcal 354kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 9.57g 0.1g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 0.2g M&Ms Peanut
Net carbs 56.78g 90.9g Maple sugar
Carbs 60.48g 90.9g Maple sugar
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 69mg 19mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 102mg 90mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg 274mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.16mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Sugar 50.75g 84.87g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 3.7g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.099mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 190mg 3mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 11mg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 74IU 0IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 4.1µg 0.8µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.009mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.013mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.04mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.048mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.003mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g Maple sugar
Choline 37.3mg 2.1mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 10.169g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 0.064g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0.1g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.133g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $4)
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

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.