What are alternatives to M&M's?

Comparable alternatives to M&M's (different parent companies) include 100 Grand, A.1. Sauce, AG1, Act II, Act II Butter Lovers, and others listed on this page.

What brands compete with M&M's?

Competitors are selected from the same product categories as M&M's, excluding brands ultimately owned by Mars.

Are alternatives to M&M's owned by Mars?

No — this list focuses on brands not owned by Mars, so you can compare options outside that corporate family.

Competitors & alternatives

Alternatives to M&M's

M&M's is owned by Mars. Below are same-category competitors and alternatives under different parent companies — useful if you want options outside that corporate family.

Ownership profile: Who owns M&M's? · Parent: Mars

Chocolate & candy Snacks

M&M's competitors (different parent companies)

Same category as M&M's, not owned by Mars. This is a ownership-based competitor list — not a quality ranking.

Alternatives to M&M's by category

Chocolate & candy

100 Grand Aero chocolate

Snacks

A.1. Sauce AG1 Act II Act II Butter Lovers Aidells Ajinomoto All-Bran Angie's Boomchickapop Angie's Boomchickapop Sweet Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP

Not alternatives — same corporate family as M&M's

These brands are also under Mars. If you are avoiding that parent, skip this list.

3 musketeers 5 gum Cesar Cesar Classics Crave Pet Food Dove Chocolate Dreamies Eukanuba Extra Extra Greenies Iams Iams ProActive Health KIND Bars Mars Bar Nutro

FAQ: alternatives to M&M's

What are alternatives to M&M's?: See the competitor list above — brands in the same categories as M&M's with a different ultimate parent.
How is “alternative” defined here?: Same product category, different ultimate parent company. We do not rank quality, price, or ethics — only ownership separation.
Where can I see who owns M&M's?: Open the M&M's ownership page.

BrandRootMap is an independent reference tool. Ownership data is compiled from public sources and may change after acquisitions. Not affiliated with any brand or parent company.