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Taffy (candy) vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between taffy (candy) and m&Ms Peanut

  • M&Ms Peanut has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin E, magnesium, fiber, iron, and zinc than taffy (candy).
  • M&Ms Peanut's daily need coverage for copper is 56% more.
  • Taffy (candy) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taffy (candy) is 51, while the glycemic index of m&Ms Peanut is 33.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe 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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
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 +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11466.7%
Contains more IronIron +11500%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +738.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +485.7%
~equal in Sodium ~50mg

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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 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% 7.3% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15575%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 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 +51.4%
Contains more WaterWater +95.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31800%
Contains more FatsFats +684.7%
Contains more OtherOther +482.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 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 -79.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +864.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2756.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) M&Ms Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0mg 0.505mg 56%
Saturated fat 2.049g 10.169g 37%
Fats 3.33g 26.13g 35%
Manganese 0mg 0.664mg 29%
Phosphorus 1mg 190mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 3.456g 22%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 3.362mg 21%
Protein 0.03g 9.57g 19%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 2.85mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 8.086g 18%
Magnesium 0mg 69mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.7g 15%
Iron 0.01mg 1.16mg 14%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.76mg 14%
Folate 0µg 55µg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.32µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.627mg 12%
Potassium 3mg 347mg 10%
Carbs 91.56g 60.48g 10%
Calcium 8mg 102mg 9%
Choline 37.3mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.09mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.106mg 7%
Calories 397kcal 515kcal 6%
Selenium 0.7µg 4.1µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.063mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin A 27µg 22µg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 56.78g N/A
Cholesterol 9mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 68.48g 50.75g N/A
Sodium 52mg 50mg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g 0.328g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) 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%
Taffy (candy)
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.