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

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A recap on differences between m&Ms Peanut and sorghum syrup

  • M&Ms Peanut has more copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin E, and fiber; however, sorghum syrup is higher in vitamin B6, manganese, iron, and potassium.
  • M&Ms Peanut covers your daily saturated fat needs 51% more than sorghum syrup.
  • Sorghum syrup has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Syrups, sorghum.

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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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +288.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +329.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +239.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.2%
Contains more IronIron +227.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.4%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3262%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +644.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.8%
Contains more WaterWater +815.3%
Contains more OtherOther +79.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Sorghum syrup DV% diff.
Saturated fat 10.169g 0g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.67mg 45%
Copper 0.505mg 0.13mg 42%
Fats 26.13g 0g 40%
Manganese 0.664mg 1.53mg 38%
Iron 1.16mg 3.8mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.086g 0g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.1mg 20%
Phosphorus 190mg 56mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0mg 19%
Protein 9.57g 0g 19%
Potassium 347mg 1000mg 19%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Folate 55µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg 13%
Zinc 1.76mg 0.41mg 12%
Calories 515kcal 290kcal 11%
Magnesium 69mg 100mg 7%
Calcium 102mg 150mg 5%
Carbs 60.48g 74.9g 5%
Selenium 4.1µg 1.7µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.155mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.804mg 4%
Choline 37.3mg 13.3mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin K 3µg 0µg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg 2%
Sodium 50mg 8mg 2%
Net carbs 56.78g 74.9g N/A
Sugar 50.75g 74.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.328g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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M&Ms Peanut Sorghum syrup
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
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.169g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.15g)
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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.