M&Ms Minis - Nutrition and Ingredients
Nutrition & Ingredients Summary
One tablespoon of M&Ms Minis (12.5 grams) contains 60 calories and 0.5 grams of protein. M&ms minis consists of 72% carbohydrates, 4% protein, 20% fat, and less than 1% of water. Jump to Nutrition AnalysisM&Ms Minis has 27 ingredients, which is 10.4 more than the average chocolate bar. The recommended serving size is 2 tablespoons, or 25 grams, which is a smaller portion compared to the serving size of the average chocolate bar. Jump to Ingredient Analysis
In one tablespoon of M&Ms Minis:
Source: USDA
- Calories: 60
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Dietary fiber: 0.5 g
- Fat: 2.5 g, (Saturated: 1.5 g)
- Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
- Sodium: 10 mg
Source: USDA
Nutrition Details
Calories
M&Ms Minis have 60 calories per tablespoon or 480 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates and fat.60% of calories in M&Ms Minis are from carbohydrates, 37% of calories are from fat and 3% of calories are from protein.
M&Ms Minis contains 6% less calories than the average chocolate bar.
Carbohydrates
The majority, or 60% of the calories in M&Ms Minis are from carbohydrates. The carbs in M&Ms Minis are mostly in the form of sugar (94%).Sugar
One tablespoon of M&Ms Minis has 8 grams of sugar or about 27% of daily recommended intake.Compared to the average chocolate bar, M&Ms Minis has 33% more sugar.
Fat
A substantial amount, or 37% of the calories in M&Ms Minis are from fat. M&Ms Minis are high in total fat, with 2.5 grams or 4% of recommended daily values per tablespoon. Most of the fat in M&Ms Minis are saturated.M&Ms Minis contain 2.5 mg of cholesterol and no trans-fat.
Compared to the average chocolate bar, M&Ms Minis has 34% less total fat.
Protein
A single tablespoon of M&Ms Minis contains 0.5 grams of protein.Sodium
A single tablespoon of M&Ms Minis contains 10 milligrams of sodium.M&Ms Minis has about the same amount of sodium as the average chocolate bar.
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Nutrition Comparison to Other Chocolate Bars
Here is a table of nutritional differences between M&Ms Minis and the average chocolate bar. Comparing by equal weight (one serving or 25 grams):
| Nutrient | M&Ms Minis | Difference | Average/Median Chocolate Bar |
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| Calories | 120kcal | -6% | 127kcal / 128kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | +25% | 14g / 14g |
| Sugar | 16g | +33% | 11g / 12g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | +11% | 1g / 1g |
| Total Fat | 5g | -34% | 8g / 8g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | -32% | 4g / 4g |
| Trans Fat | ~ | ~ | <0.1g / ~ |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | +67% | 3mg / 3mg |
| Sodium | 20mg | +20% | 91mg / 25mg |
| Protein | 1g | -42% | 2g / 2g |
| Vitamin D | ~ | ~ | 1iu / ~ |
| Calcium | 30mg | +40% | 24mg / 22mg |
| Iron | ~ | -100% | 1mg / 1mg |
| Potassium | ~ | -100% | 105mg / 89mg |
Ingredients
M&Ms Minis has 27 ingredients, which is 10.4 more than the average chocolate bar (16.6 ingredients). Its top ingredient is chocolate, similar to most chocolate bars.Full Ingredients List
milk chocolate (sugar, chocolate, skim milk, cocoa butter, lactose, milkfat, soy lecithin, salt, artificial and natural flavors), sugar, less than 2% - coloring (includes blue 1 lake, red 40, yellow 6, yellow 5, blue 1, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5 lake, blue 2 lake, blue 2), corn syrup, dextrin, cornstarch, carnauba wax.
Source: USDA
M&Ms Minis does not contain palm oil or palm derivatives, which appears in more than 25% of chocolate bars.
M&Ms Minis contains artificial flavoring or colors, unlike most chocolate bars, which are more naturally made.
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| 1 | Milk Chocolate | ||||||
| 2 | Sugar | ||||||
| 3 | Chocolate | ||||||
| 4 | Skim Milk | ||||||
| 5 | Cocoa Butter | ||||||
| 6 | Lactose | ||||||
| 7 | Milkfat | ||||||
| 8 | Soy Lecithin | ||||||
| 9 | Salt | ||||||
| 10 | Artificial | ||||||
| 11 | Natural Flavor | ||||||
| 12 | Coloring | ||||||
| 13 | Includes Blue 1 Lake | ||||||
| 14 | Red 40 | ||||||
| 15 | Yellow 6 | ||||||
| 16 | Yellow 5 | ||||||
| 17 | Blue 1 | ||||||
| 18 | Red 40 Lake | ||||||
| 19 | Yellow 6 Lake | ||||||
| 20 | Yellow 5 Lake | ||||||
| 21 | Blue Lake | ||||||
| 22 | Blue | ||||||
| 23 | Corn Syrup | ||||||
| 24 | Dextrin | ||||||
| 25 | Cornstarch | ||||||
| 26 | Carnauba Wax |
FAQ
How many calories are in M&Ms Minis?
M&Ms Minis have 60 calories per tablespoon or 480 calories for every 100 grams.Source: USDA
How healthy is M&Ms Minis?
On the positive side, M&Ms Minis has 11% more dietary fiber, 34% less total fat, 32% less saturated fat and 40% more calcium than the average chocolate bar. Unfortunately, it also has 33% more sugar, 67% more cholesterol, 20% more sodium, 42% less protein, 100% less iron and 100% less potassium than the average chocolate bar.Source: USDA
Is M&Ms Minis vegan?
M&Ms Minis is not vegan in terms of its ingredients - it contains milk chocolate, skim milk, lactose and milkfat. It also has natural flavor which can be non-vegan.What is the top ingredient in M&Ms Minis?
The top ingredient in M&Ms Minis is milk chocolate.Source: USDA
