M&Ms Peanut vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are m&Ms Peanut and snickers different?
- M&Ms Peanut has more fiber and iron than snickers.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for snickers is 13% higher.
- M&Ms Peanut contains 2 times more fiber than snickers. While m&Ms Peanut contains 3.7g of fiber, snickers contains only 1.9g.
- Snickers has less sugar.
- M&Ms Peanut has a lower glycemic index (33) than snickers (51).
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.5% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.57 g
Fats:
26.13 g
Carbs:
60.48 g
Water:
2.48 g
Other:
1.34 g
Protein:
6.86 g
Fats:
24.38 g
Carbs:
62.85 g
Water:
4.47 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~24.38g
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Carbs
~62.85g
~equal in
Other
~1.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.169 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.456 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.703 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.505mg | 56% | |
| Manganese | 0.664mg | 29% | |
| Phosphorus | 190mg | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.456g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.362mg | 21% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.086g | 20% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.85mg | 19% | |
| Magnesium | 69mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 1.76mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 55µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.627mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 13% | |
| Saturated fat | 10.169g | 12.703g | 12% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 8% | |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.9g | 7% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 189mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.68mg | 6% |
| Protein | 9.57g | 6.86g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 3% | |
| Fats | 26.13g | 24.38g | 3% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 102mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 60.48g | 62.85g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calories | 515kcal | 488kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.78g | 60.95g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 50.75g | 46.54g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.328g | 0.394g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.21g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.534g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins