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

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Summary of differences between m&Ms Peanut and maple syrup

  • M&Ms Peanut has more copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin E, fiber, folate, and vitamin B12, while maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need for manganese, 98% more than m&Ms Peanut.
  • The amount of saturated fat in maple syrup is lower.
  • M&Ms Peanut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of m&Ms Peanut is 33, while the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Syrups, maple.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +228.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.7%
Contains more IronIron +954.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2705.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +583.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +338%
~equal in Calcium ~102mg

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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4050.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1641.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1098.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.066mg

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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23825%
Contains more FatsFats +43450%
Contains more OtherOther +185.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1206%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73409.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20229.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Maple syrup DV% diff.
Manganese 0.664mg 2.908mg 98%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 1.27mg 90%
Copper 0.505mg 0.018mg 54%
Saturated fat 10.169g 0.007g 46%
Fats 26.13g 0.06g 40%
Phosphorus 190mg 2mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0.017g 23%
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.081mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.086g 0.011g 20%
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0mg 19%
Protein 9.57g 0.04g 19%
Fiber 3.7g 0g 15%
Folate 55µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg 13%
Calories 515kcal 260kcal 13%
Iron 1.16mg 0.11mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.036mg 12%
Magnesium 69mg 21mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.002mg 7%
Selenium 4.1µg 0.6µg 6%
Choline 37.3mg 1.6mg 6%
Potassium 347mg 212mg 4%
Caffeine 10mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 1.76mg 1.47mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin K 3µg 0µg 3%
Carbs 60.48g 67.04g 2%
Sodium 50mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 56.78g 67.04g N/A
Calcium 102mg 102mg 0%
Sugar 50.75g 60.46g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.066mg 0%
Trans fat 0.328g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Maple 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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.162g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $4)
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

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.