Minerals in Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies
Minerals are classified as micronutrients, because you don’t need too much of them, but that doesn’t negate their importance. Your body cannot make minerals, so it’s essential you get them all from your food. Minerals don’t contain calories, so they aren’t a direct source of energy.
Potassium (347 mg), Phosphorus (190 mg) and Calcium (102 mg) are some of the minerals present in Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies.
Nutrition Facts for 100g
Daily values based in a diet 2,000 kcal
The most common problem related to calcium metabolism is undoubtedly bone loss from getting too little calcium. But can be problems when intake of this mineral gets too high as well. 100 grams of Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies contains 102 milligrams of calcium, that’s the 10% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
102 mg
10%
daily value
The average man has about 2 grams of iron in this blood cells while women have about 1.6 grams at any given time. If the dietary iron intake falls below daily needs and this storage amount goes down, the ability to tolerate bursts of exercise will deteriorate. 1.16 milligrams of iron can be found on every 100 grams of Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies, the 6% of the total daily recommended iron intake.
1.16 mg
6%
daily value
Diets high in potassium are associated with improved blood pressure control. There are several mechanisms contributing to this effect, including improved kidney function, reduction in blood clotting and more efficient opening of blood vessels. 100 grams of Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies contains 347 milligrams of potassium, that’s the 7% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
347 mg
7%
daily value
When magnesium intake goes too low, levels of parathyroid hormone go down. This leads to a reduced absorption of calcium in the intestines, as well as increased loss of calcium and magnesium in the urine. 69 milligrams of magnesium can be found on every 100 grams of Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies, the 17% of the total daily recommended magnesium intake.
69 mg
17%
daily value
Phosphorus is a mineral that makes up 1% of a person’s total body weight. This mineral is present in every cell of the body. Most of the phosphorus in the body is found in the bones and teeth. In 100 grams of Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies, you can find 190 milligrams of phosphorus. It provides the 19% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
190 mg
19%
daily value
Sodium can cause more calcium to be lost in the urine, so high contents of sodium can also increase risks of osteoporosis, and of course, swelling in the extremities and high blood pressure. 50 milligrams of sodium can be found on every 100 grams of Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies, the 3% of the total daily recommended sodium intake.
50 mg
3%
daily value
Diets low in zinc can induce measureable reductions in the activity of the immune system. These reductions occur relatively quickly and are reversible upon getting zinc back into the body. In 100 grams of Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies, you can find 1.76 milligrams of zinc. It provides the 12% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
1.76 mg
12%
daily value
Copper is required to manufacture collagen, a major structural protein in the body. When copper deficiency becomes severe, tissue integrity can begin to break down. 100 grams of Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies contains 0.5 milligrams of copper, that’s the 25% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
0.5 mg
25%
daily value
Manganese functions as an antioxidant in skin cells and other cell types. This mineral helps protect skin against oxygen-related damage and also against damage from UV (ultraviolet) light. In 100 grams of Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies, you can find 0.66 milligrams of manganese. It provides the 33% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
0.66 mg
33%
daily value
Selenium is required for the proper activity of a group of enzymes called glutahione peroxidases. These enzymes play a key role in the body’s detoxification system and they also provide protection against oxidative stress. 4.1 micrograms of selenium can be found on every 100 grams of Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies, the 6% of the total daily recommended selenium intake.
4.1 µg
6%
daily value
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