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Candy bar vs. Reese's fast break — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Candy bar and Reese's fast break different?

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Folate, and Selenium than Reese's fast break.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Candy bar is 11764% higher.
  • Candy bar has less Saturated Fat.

Candies, peanut bar and Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +27.9%
Contains more Magnesium +129.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.9%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -52.7%
Contains more Zinc +319.1%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.96
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 36% 35% 56% 26% 44% 26% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +27.9%
Contains more Magnesium +129.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.9%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -52.7%
Contains more Zinc +319.1%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.96

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 B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218471.4%
Contains more Folate +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 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 B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218471.4%
Contains more Folate +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +79%
Contains more Fats +43.9%
Contains more Carbs +30%
Contains more Water +156.3%
Contains more Other +23.3%
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 Protein +79%
Contains more Fats +43.9%
Contains more Carbs +30%
Contains more Water +156.3%
Contains more Other +23.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146%
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
38% 42% 20%
Saturated Fat: 8.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Reese's fast break Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 58.7g Reese's fast break
Protein 15.5g 8.66g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 23.42g Candy bar
Carbs 47.4g 61.6g Reese's fast break
Calories 522kcal 474kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g 53.08g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 2.9g Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 61mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 0.96mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 48mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 130mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 284mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 330mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.18mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 0µg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Reese's fast break
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.13mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3.57mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.42mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.07mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 39µg Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 8.23g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 8.94g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 4.33g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2975%
Candy bar
16%
Reese's fast break
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
30%
Reese's fast break

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.552g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.

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