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

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How are M&Ms Peanut and Sugar substitute different?

  • M&Ms Peanut is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 78% higher.
  • M&Ms Peanut contains 72 times more Copper than Sugar substitute. While M&Ms Peanut contains 0.505mg of Copper, Sugar substitute contains only 0.007mg.
  • M&Ms Peanut has less Sodium.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
9
:
1
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Iron +625%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +2275%
Contains more Potassium +789.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +4300%
Contains more Copper +7114.3%
Contains more Manganese +2918.2%
Contains more Calcium +761.8%
M&Ms Peanut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 50% 82% 31% 7% 48% 169% 87% 23%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +625%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +2275%
Contains more Potassium +789.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +4300%
Contains more Copper +7114.3%
Contains more Manganese +2918.2%
Contains more Calcium +761.8%

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.
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
12
:
0
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +606.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +683.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%
M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 57% 0% 0% 16% 25% 64% 38% 21% 42% 40% 8%
Sugar substitute
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +606.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +683.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut
2
:
3
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Protein +364.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +40.2%
Contains more Water +268.5%
Contains more Other +200.7%
M&Ms Peanut
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +364.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +40.2%
Contains more Water +268.5%
Contains more Other +200.7%

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 Sugar substitute
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 9.57g 2.06g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 60.48g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 515kcal 347kcal M&Ms Peanut
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 50.75g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 3.7g 0.6g M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 102mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 1.16mg 0.16mg M&Ms Peanut
Magnesium 69mg 6mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 8mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg 39mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 572mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg 0.04mg M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.007mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 0.022mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A RAE 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.015mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.015mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.08mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.015mg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Cholesterol 8mg Sugar substitute
Trans Fat 0.328g Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 10.169g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Sugar substitute
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.72g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.169g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.