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Brown sugar vs. Reese's fast break — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brown sugar and Reese's fast break?

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Folate, Magnesium, and Zinc than Reese's fast break.
  • Reese's fast break's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% higher.
  • Brown sugar contains less Sodium.

We used Sugars, brown and Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +35.2%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3150%
Contains more Potassium +113.5%
Contains more Zinc +3033.3%
Contains more Copper +283%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 36% 35% 56% 26% 44% 26% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +35.2%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3150%
Contains more Potassium +113.5%
Contains more Zinc +3033.3%
Contains more Copper +283%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.7%
Contains more Folate +3800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 2% 33% 24% 67% 26% 17% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.7%
Contains more Folate +3800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +59.2%
Contains more Protein +7116.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +206%
Contains more Other +393.3%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
9% 23% 62% 4% 2%
Protein: 8.66 g
Fats: 23.42 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more Carbs +59.2%
Contains more Protein +7116.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +206%
Contains more Other +393.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown sugar Reese's fast break
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Reese's fast break Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 58.7g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 8.66g Reese's fast break
Fats 0g 23.42g Reese's fast break
Carbs 98.09g 61.6g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 474kcal Reese's fast break
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 53.08g Reese's fast break
Fiber 0g 2.9g Reese's fast break
Calcium 83mg 61mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.96mg Reese's fast break
Magnesium 9mg 48mg Reese's fast break
Phosphorus 4mg 130mg Reese's fast break
Potassium 133mg 284mg Reese's fast break
Sodium 28mg 330mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.94mg Reese's fast break
Copper 0.047mg 0.18mg Reese's fast break
Manganese 0.064mg 0mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 0µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Reese's fast break
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.13mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.1mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 3.57mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.42mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.07mg Reese's fast break
Folate 1µg 39µg Reese's fast break
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 8.23g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.94g Reese's fast break
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.33g Reese's fast break

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Reese's fast break
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Brown sugar
16%
Reese's fast break
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
30%
Reese's fast break

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.23g)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.