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Reese's pieces vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Reese's pieces and M&Ms Peanut

  • Reese's pieces are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, M&Ms Peanut is richer in Vitamin E, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 31% higher.
  • Reese's pieces have 4 times more Sodium than M&Ms Peanut. While Reese's pieces have 194mg of Sodium, M&Ms Peanut has only 50mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy 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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
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 +27.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.8%
Contains more IronIron +136.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +53%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +412.5%
~equal in Potassium ~347mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~190mg

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% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +190.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +30%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.627mg
~equal in Folate ~55µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 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 ProteinProtein +30.2%
Contains more OtherOther +42.5%
Contains more WaterWater +148%
~equal in Fats ~26.13g
~equal in Carbs ~60.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 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 -38.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +81.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Calories 497kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 12.46g 9.57g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.77g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Net carbs 56.86g 56.78g Reese's pieces
Carbs 59.86g 60.48g M&Ms Peanut
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 88mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 69mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 359mg 347mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.49mg 1.16mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 53.25g 50.75g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 3g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.41mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.15mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 207mg 190mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 50mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 0µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 0.99mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 1.1mg 0.664mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg 4.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.063mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.106mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 3.362mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.09mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 5.9µg 3µg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg 55µg
Trans Fat 0g 0.328g Reese's pieces
Choline 28.7mg 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 16.42g 10.169g M&Ms Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces 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
29%
Reese's pieces
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.251g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.