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

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Important differences between Twizzlers and M&Ms Peanut

  • M&Ms Peanut has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat than Twizzlers.
  • M&Ms Peanut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% more.
  • Twizzlers contain 4 times more Sodium than M&Ms Peanut. Twizzlers contain 195mg of Sodium, while M&Ms Peanut contains 50mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS 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% 3.3% 11% 0% 0% 10% 25% 0% 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 CalciumCalcium +1175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +837.8%
Contains more IronIron +314.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +691.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.4%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 4.4% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 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 +31.2%
Contains more WaterWater +504.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +316.1%
Contains more FatsFats +889.8%
Contains more OtherOther +94.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 73% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 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 -94.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +330.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2368.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twizzlers M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Calories 347kcal 515kcal M&Ms Peanut
Protein 2.3g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 2.64g 26.13g M&Ms Peanut
Net carbs 78.77g 56.78g Twizzlers
Carbs 79.37g 60.48g Twizzlers
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Twizzlers
Magnesium 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 8mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 37mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 0.28mg 1.16mg M&Ms Peanut
Sugar 51.35g 50.75g M&Ms Peanut
Fiber 0.6g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 24mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 195mg 50mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0.664mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 4.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.063mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.106mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 3.362mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 3µg M&Ms Peanut
Folate 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g Twizzlers
Choline 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 0.54g 10.169g Twizzlers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.88g 8.086g M&Ms Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 3.456g M&Ms Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers 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
0%
Twizzlers
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.629g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.