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

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Summary of differences between M&Ms Peanut and Toffee

  • M&Ms Peanut has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Zinc, and Fiber, while Toffee has more Vitamin A.
  • M&Ms Peanut covers your daily need of Copper 56% more than Toffee.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in M&Ms Peanut is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
Toffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 10% 4.5% 1.1% 1% 3.3% 14% 18% 0.26% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1625%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +580.4%
Contains more IronIron +3766.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16733.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +493.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +412.5%

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% 4.4% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
Toffee
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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 0.67% 69% 19% 0% 2% 16% 0.54% 8% 2.1% 14% 7% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +203.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11493.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +367.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2650%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1456.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
Toffee
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33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +794.4%
Contains more WaterWater +350.9%
Contains more OtherOther +47.3%
Contains more FatsFats +25.3%
~equal in Carbs ~64.72g

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
Toffee
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67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.222 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +182.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10.9%

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 Toffee
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Toffee Opinion
Calories 515kcal 560kcal Toffee
Protein 9.57g 1.07g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 26.13g 32.75g Toffee
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Toffee
Net carbs 56.78g 64.72g Toffee
Carbs 60.48g 64.72g Toffee
Cholesterol 8mg 104mg M&Ms Peanut
Magnesium 69mg 4mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 102mg 34mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 347mg 51mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.16mg 0.03mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 50.75g 63.47g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 3.7g 0g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg 0.003mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg 0.12mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 190mg 32mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 50mg 135mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 74IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A 22µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 2.85mg 0.94mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg 0.002mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg 0.8µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.008mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.068mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 0.029mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.134mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.009mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.11µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg 2.8µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg 2µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g 0.674g M&Ms Peanut
Choline 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 10.169g 20.565g M&Ms Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.086g 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 1.222g M&Ms Peanut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Toffee
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
11%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.