Peanut vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between peanuts and m&Ms Peanut?
- Peanuts are richer than m&Ms Peanut in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 71% more.
- Peanuts have 10 times more vitamin B1 than m&Ms Peanut. While peanuts have 0.64mg of vitamin B1, m&Ms Peanut has only 0.063mg.
- The glycemic index of peanuts is lower.
We used Peanuts, all types, raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +143.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +294.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +126.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +191.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +192.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +915.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +258.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +286.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +336.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
9.57 g
Fats:
26.13 g
Carbs:
60.48 g
Water:
2.48 g
Other:
1.34 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +169.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +162.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +275% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.558 g
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 | -38.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +202.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +350.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 3.456g | 81% |
| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.505mg | 71% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 0.664mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 3.362mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.063mg | 48% |
| Folate | 240µg | 55µg | 46% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 1.16mg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 8.086g | 41% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 2.85mg | 37% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 26.13g | 36% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 9.57g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 190mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 69mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.627mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.09mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 3.7g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 10.169g | 18% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 60.48g | 15% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 1.76mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.32µg | 13% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 347mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 4.1µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 37.3mg | 3% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 515kcal | 3% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.106mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 56.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | 50.75g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.328g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
75%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2.8)