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Butterscotch vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Butterscotch and Reese's pieces

  • Reese's pieces are higher than Butterscotch in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 72% higher.
  • Butterscotch has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, butterscotch and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.

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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 +1625%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +20600%
Contains more Potassium +11866.7%
Contains less Sodium -50.4%
Contains more Zinc +1177.8%
Contains more Copper +40900%
Contains more Manganese +109900%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1625%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +20600%
Contains more Potassium +11866.7%
Contains less Sodium -50.4%
Contains more Zinc +1177.8%
Contains more Copper +40900%
Contains more Manganese +109900%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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 E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 20% 0% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 26% 42% 14% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +51%
Contains more Water +425%
Contains more Protein +41433.3%
Contains more Fats +650.6%
Contains more Other +87.3%
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Carbs +51%
Contains more Water +425%
Contains more Protein +41433.3%
Contains more Fats +650.6%
Contains more Other +87.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +427.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1441%
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +427.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1441%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Reese's pieces Opinion
Net carbs 90.4g 56.86g Butterscotch
Protein 0.03g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 3.3g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Carbs 90.4g 59.86g Butterscotch
Calories 391kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Sugar 80.46g 53.25g Reese's pieces
Fiber 0g 3g Reese's pieces
Calcium 4mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.01mg 0.49mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 0mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 1mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 3mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 391mg 194mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 0.09mg 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Copper 0.001mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 0.001mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.6µg 0.8µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Folate 0µg 55µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 2.065g 16.42g Butterscotch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 1.88g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterscotch Reese's pieces
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
1%
Butterscotch
30%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.355g)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/nutrients
  2. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.