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

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Important differences between m&Ms Peanut and whatchamacallit

  • M&Ms Peanut has more copper, manganese, zinc, vitamin E, magnesium, folate, and phosphorus; however, whatchamacallit is richer in vitamin B2.
  • M&Ms Peanut's daily need coverage for copper is 43% more.
  • M&Ms Peanut contains 4 times more zinc than whatchamacallit. M&Ms Peanut contains 1.76mg of zinc, while whatchamacallit contains 0.43mg.
  • M&Ms Peanut contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies and Candies, WHATCHAMACALLIT Candy Bar.

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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 20% 35% 27% 42% 40% 12% 59% 39% 43% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +320.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +309.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +485.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.13mg

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 3% 13% 25% 0% 28% 48% 46% 16% 9.2% 46% 11% 14% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more FolateFolate +205.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +43.3%
~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
8% 24% 63% 3% 2%
Protein: 8.04 g
Fats: 23.68 g
Carbs: 63.23 g
Water: 3.04 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
~equal in Fats ~23.68g
~equal in Carbs ~63.23g

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
79% 17% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +316.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient M&Ms Peanut Whatchamacallit DV% diff.
Copper 0.505mg 0.12mg 43%
Saturated fat 10.169g 17.04g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.456g 0.83g 18%
Manganese 0.664mg 0.33mg 15%
Zinc 1.76mg 0.43mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 8.086g 3.78g 11%
Vitamin E 2.85mg 1.27mg 11%
Sodium 50mg 299mg 11%
Magnesium 69mg 28mg 10%
Folate 55µg 18µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.21mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.627mg 0.26mg 7%
Phosphorus 190mg 138mg 7%
Fiber 3.7g 1.9g 7%
Selenium 4.1µg 0.7µg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.362mg 2.47mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.11mg 4%
Fats 26.13g 23.68g 4%
Protein 9.57g 8.04g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.37µg 2%
Calcium 102mg 118mg 2%
Choline 37.3mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin A 22µg 38µg 2%
Vitamin K 3µg 4.3µg 1%
Calories 515kcal 494kcal 1%
Potassium 347mg 303mg 1%
Cholesterol 8mg 12mg 1%
Carbs 60.48g 63.23g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 56.78g 61.33g N/A
Iron 1.16mg 1.13mg 0%
Sugar 50.75g 48.86g N/A
Trans fat 0.328g 0.12g N/A
Caffeine 10mg 10mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
M&Ms Peanut Whatchamacallit
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%
Whatchamacallit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
M&Ms Peanut
32%
Whatchamacallit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whatchamacallit
Whatchamacallit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.871g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Whatchamacallit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168770/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.