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

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The main differences between M&Ms Peanut and Molasses

  • M&Ms Peanut has more Phosphorus, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B3, however, Molasses has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from M&Ms Peanut is 51% higher.
  • Molasses are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Molasses.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more ZincZinc +506.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +512.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +101%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +321.9%
Contains more IronIron +306.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +334.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.487mg

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% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +644.4%
~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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +26030%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.6%
Contains more WaterWater +781.9%
Contains more OtherOther +146.3%

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 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25168.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6812%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

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 Molasses
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Molasses Opinion
Calories 515kcal 290kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 9.57g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 0.1g M&Ms Peanut
Net carbs 56.78g 74.73g Molasses
Carbs 60.48g 74.73g Molasses
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Molasses
Magnesium 69mg 242mg Molasses
Calcium 102mg 205mg Molasses
Potassium 347mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 1.16mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 50.75g 74.72g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 3.7g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.487mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg 0.29mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 31mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 37mg Molasses
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 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 4.1µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.041mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.002mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.93mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.67mg Molasses
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 Molasses
Choline 37.3mg 13.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 10.169g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 0.032g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0.05g M&Ms Peanut
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.151g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.