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

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The main differences between Molasses and M&Ms Peanut

  • Molasses have more Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, and Selenium, however, M&Ms Peanut have more Phosphorus, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from M&Ms Peanut is 51% higher.
  • M&Ms Peanut has 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Molasses. Molasses have 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while M&Ms Peanut has 0.09mg.
  • Molasses are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Molasses and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +101%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +321.9%
Contains more IronIron +306.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +334.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +506.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +512.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.505mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +180.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.6%
Contains more WaterWater +781.9%
Contains more OtherOther +146.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +26030%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.456 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25168.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6812%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses M&Ms Peanut
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Calories 290kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 0g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 0.1g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Net carbs 74.73g 56.78g Molasses
Carbs 74.73g 60.48g Molasses
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 69mg Molasses
Calcium 205mg 102mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 347mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 1.16mg Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 50.75g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 0g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.487mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 0.29mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 31mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 37mg 50mg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 0mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 1.53mg 0.664mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 4.1µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.063mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.106mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.627mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.09mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 0µg 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 0µg 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g Molasses
Choline 13.3mg 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 0.018g 10.169g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses M&Ms Peanut
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
18%
Molasses
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.151g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/nutrients
  2. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.