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

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Differences between M&Ms Peanut and Reese's pieces

  • M&Ms Peanut is higher in Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Iron, however, Reese's pieces are richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 31% higher.
  • M&Ms Peanut has 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Reese's pieces. While M&Ms Peanut has 0.32µg of Vitamin B12, Reese's pieces have only 0.11µg.
  • M&Ms Peanut has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.

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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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.8%
Contains more IronIron +136.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +53%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +412.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.7%
~equal in Potassium ~359mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~207mg

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% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +96.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.61mg
~equal in Folate ~55µg

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
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more WaterWater +148%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.2%
Contains more OtherOther +42.5%
~equal in Fats ~24.77g
~equal in Carbs ~59.86g

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
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.8%

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 Reese's pieces
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Reese's pieces Opinion
Calories 515kcal 497kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 9.57g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 26.13g 24.77g M&Ms Peanut
Net carbs 56.78g 56.86g Reese's pieces
Carbs 60.48g 59.86g M&Ms Peanut
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 69mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 102mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Iron 1.16mg 0.49mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 50.75g 53.25g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 3.7g 3g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.41mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg 1.15mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 50mg 194mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 74IU 0IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0.99mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 4.1µg 0.8µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.61mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.11µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg 55µg
Trans Fat 0.328g 0g Reese's pieces
Choline 37.3mg 28.7mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 10.169g 16.42g M&Ms Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 4.46g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 1.88g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Reese's pieces
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
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.251g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.