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

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Significant differences between Pectin and M&Ms Peanut

  • Pectin is richer in Fiber, and Iron, while M&Ms Peanut is higher in Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • M&Ms Peanut covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 51% more than Pectin.
  • Pectin has 2 times more Iron than M&Ms Peanut. Pectin has 2.71mg of Iron, while M&Ms Peanut has 1.16mg.
  • Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix 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.
Pectin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.1% 0.62% 102% 140% 13% 0.86% 26% 9.1% 0%
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 IronIron +133.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1357.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4857.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +274.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +848.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Pectin
0
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% 0.18% 0% 0% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
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 AVitamin A +2366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
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90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 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 +49.5%
Contains more WaterWater +250.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3090%
Contains more FatsFats +8610%
Contains more OtherOther +346.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pectin
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33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 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 -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +80760%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3740%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pectin M&Ms Peanut
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pectin M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Calories 325kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 0.3g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 0.3g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Net carbs 81.8g 56.78g Pectin
Carbs 90.4g 60.48g Pectin
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Pectin
Magnesium 1mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 7mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 7mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 2.71mg 1.16mg Pectin
Sugar 50.75g Pectin
Fiber 8.6g 3.7g Pectin
Copper 0.42mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 0.47mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 2mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 200mg 50mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 3IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.07mg 0.664mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 0µg 4.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.063mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.106mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 0.005mg 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.01mg 0.09mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 1µg 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g Pectin
Choline 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 0.05g 10.169g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pectin 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
2%
Pectin
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Pectin
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.