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

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What are the differences between m&Ms Peanut and pretzel?

  • M&Ms Peanut is higher in copper, vitamin E, and vitamin B12, yet pretzel is higher in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Pretzel's daily need coverage for sodium is 52% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pretzel is lower.
  • The glycemic index of m&Ms Peanut is lower.

We used Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types 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.
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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +277.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more IronIron +294.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.9%
~equal in Selenium ~4.4µg

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +506.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +573%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +201.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.8µg

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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more FatsFats +791.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.9%
Contains more WaterWater +26.2%
Contains more OtherOther +161.9%
~equal in Protein ~10.04g

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1012.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%

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 Pretzel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Pretzel DV% diff.
Sodium 50mg 1240mg 52%
Saturated fat 10.169g 0.391g 44%
Iron 1.16mg 4.58mg 43%
Copper 0.505mg 0.156mg 39%
Fats 26.13g 2.93g 36%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.424mg 30%
Folate 55µg 166µg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 8.086g 0.727g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.332mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0.47mg 16%
Manganese 0.664mg 1.015mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 1.291g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 5.27mg 12%
Magnesium 69mg 29mg 10%
Phosphorus 190mg 128mg 9%
Calcium 102mg 27mg 8%
Calories 515kcal 384kcal 7%
Zinc 1.76mg 1.04mg 7%
Carbs 60.48g 80.39g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.322mg 6%
Potassium 347mg 223mg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.074mg 1%
Selenium 4.1µg 4.4µg 1%
Protein 9.57g 10.04g 1%
Choline 37.3mg 29.5mg 1%
Fiber 3.7g 3.4g 1%
Net carbs 56.78g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 50.75g 2.21g N/A
Vitamin K 3µg 2.8µg 0%
Trans fat 0.328g 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Pretzel
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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.778g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 1190mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.