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

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Important differences between M&Ms Peanut and Mousse

  • M&Ms Peanut has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Mousse is richer in Vitamin A.
  • M&Ms Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 48% more.
  • M&Ms Peanut contains 23 times more Vitamin B3 than Mousse. M&Ms Peanut contains 3.362mg of Vitamin B3, while Mousse contains 0.146mg.
  • M&Ms Peanut contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
Mousse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 29% 13% 21% 25% 17% 50% 5% 7.7% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.7%
Contains more IronIron +110.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +573.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1025.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.5%
~equal in Calcium ~96mg

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%
Mousse
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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 0.33% 31% 10% 0% 11% 47% 2.7% 32% 13% 59% 4% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2202.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +87.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +587.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Mousse
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4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.2%
Contains more FatsFats +63.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +276.4%
Contains more OtherOther +57.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2437.9%

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
Mousse
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61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.879 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.151g

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 Mousse
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Mousse Opinion
Calories 515kcal 225kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 9.57g 4.14g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 16g M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Mousse
Net carbs 56.78g 15.47g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 60.48g 16.07g M&Ms Peanut
Cholesterol 8mg 140mg M&Ms Peanut
Magnesium 69mg 20mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 102mg 96mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg 143mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.16mg 0.55mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 50.75g 14.81g Mousse
Fiber 3.7g 0.6g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.075mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg 0.64mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 117mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 38mg Mousse
Vitamin A 74IU 509IU Mousse
Vitamin A 22µg 140µg Mousse
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0.51mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 0.059mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg 7.4µg Mousse
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.045mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.205mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.146mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.533mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.058mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 3µg 1.6µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg 15µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g Mousse
Choline 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 10.169g 9.151g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 5.027g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0.879g M&Ms Peanut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Mousse
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
17%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mousse
Mousse contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.018g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.