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

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How are M&Ms Peanut and Peanut butter different?

  • M&Ms Peanut is richer in Vitamin B12, and Copper, while Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 61% more than M&Ms Peanut.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types were used 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.
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
2
:
7
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Calcium +108.2%
Contains more Copper +19.7%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +143.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.3%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -66%
Contains more Zinc +42.6%
Contains more Manganese +150.8%
Equal in Selenium - 4.1
M&Ms Peanut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 50% 82% 31% 7% 48% 169% 87% 23%
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Calcium +108.2%
Contains more Copper +19.7%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +143.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.3%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -66%
Contains more Zinc +42.6%
Contains more Manganese +150.8%
Equal in Selenium - 4.1

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.
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
3
:
7
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +390%
Contains more Folate +58.2%
M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 57% 0% 0% 16% 25% 64% 38% 21% 42% 40% 8%
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin E +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +390%
Contains more Folate +58.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
2
:
3
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Carbs +171.1%
Contains more Water +101.6%
Contains more Protein +132.1%
Contains more Fats +96.6%
Contains more Other +115.7%
M&Ms Peanut
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +171.1%
Contains more Water +101.6%
Contains more Protein +132.1%
Contains more Fats +96.6%
Contains more Other +115.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
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:
2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.325
M&Ms Peanut
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.456 g
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.325

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 Peanut butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 17.31g M&Ms Peanut
Protein 9.57g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 26.13g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 60.48g 22.31g M&Ms Peanut
Calories 515kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 50.75g 10.49g Peanut butter
Fiber 3.7g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 102mg 49mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.16mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 69mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 190mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 347mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 50mg 17mg Peanut butter
Zinc 1.76mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.505mg 0.422mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 4.1µg
Vitamin A 74IU 0IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 55µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg 0.3µg M&Ms Peanut
Tryptophan 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg Peanut butter
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.328g 0.075g Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 10.169g 10.325g M&Ms Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Peanut butter
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.