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

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The main differences between Chewing gum and Reese's pieces

  • Chewing gum contains less Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B5 than Reese's pieces.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Reese's pieces is 82% higher.
  • Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chewing gum 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.
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
1
:
9
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +17850%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Chewing gum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Reese's pieces
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +17850%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
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.
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
0
:
9
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Chewing gum
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Reese's pieces
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
2
:
3
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains more Carbs +61.5%
Contains more Water +160%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +8156.7%
Contains more Other +377.5%
Chewing gum
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Reese's pieces
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 +61.5%
Contains more Water +160%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +8156.7%
Contains more Other +377.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
1
:
2
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5545.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1272.3%
Chewing gum
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 g
Reese's pieces
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5545.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1272.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chewing gum Reese's pieces Opinion
Net carbs 94.3g 56.86g Chewing gum
Protein 0g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 0.3g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Carbs 96.7g 59.86g Chewing gum
Calories 360kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Sugar 66.08g 53.25g Reese's pieces
Fiber 2.4g 3g Reese's pieces
Calcium 0mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0mg 0.49mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 0mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 0mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 2mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 1mg 194mg Chewing gum
Zinc 0mg 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Copper 0mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 0mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.6µg 0.8µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin E 0mg 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0mg 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 0µg 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 0.042g 16.42g Chewing gum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.079g 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 0.137g 1.88g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chewing gum Reese's pieces
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Chewing gum
30%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Chewing gum
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.378g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.