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M&Ms Peanut vs. Reese's fast break — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between m&Ms Peanut and reese's fast break

  • M&Ms Peanut has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc; however, reese's fast break is richer in vitamin B1.
  • M&Ms Peanut's daily need coverage for copper is 36% more.
  • Reese's fast break contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats.

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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 34% 18% 25% 36% 60% 26% 56% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +20.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +180.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 7.3% 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 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 33% 23% 67% 25% 16% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.57mg

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
9% 23% 62% 4% 2%
Protein: 8.66 g
Fats: 23.42 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +11.6%
Contains more WaterWater +65.3%
Contains more OtherOther +65.7%
~equal in Protein ~8.66g
~equal in Carbs ~61.6g

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
38% 42% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.3%

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 Reese's fast break
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Reese's fast break DV% diff.
Copper 0.505mg 0.18mg 36%
Manganese 0.664mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin E 2.85mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 13%
Sodium 50mg 330mg 12%
Saturated fat 10.169g 8.23g 9%
Phosphorus 190mg 130mg 9%
Choline 37.3mg 7%
Selenium 4.1µg 0µg 7%
Zinc 1.76mg 0.94mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 4.33g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.13mg 6%
Magnesium 69mg 48mg 5%
Folate 55µg 39µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.42mg 4%
Calcium 102mg 61mg 4%
Fats 26.13g 23.42g 4%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin K 3µg 3%
Fiber 3.7g 2.9g 3%
Iron 1.16mg 0.96mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.086g 8.94g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.07mg 2%
Calories 515kcal 474kcal 2%
Protein 9.57g 8.66g 2%
Potassium 347mg 284mg 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 3.57mg 1%
Cholesterol 8mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Carbs 60.48g 61.6g 0%
Net carbs 56.78g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 50.75g 53.08g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.328g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Reese's fast break
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
15%
Reese's fast break
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
30%
Reese's fast break

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
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
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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.