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

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Differences between Maple sugar and Reese's pieces

  • Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, Zinc, and Iron, however, Reese's pieces are richer in Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 144% higher.
  • Maple sugar has 5 times more Zinc than Reese's pieces. While Maple sugar has 6.06mg of Zinc, Reese's pieces have only 1.15mg.
  • Maple sugar has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, maple 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 +30.4%
Contains more Iron +228.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +427%
Contains more Manganese +302%
Contains more Magnesium +363.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +6800%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains more Copper +314.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +228.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +427%
Contains more Manganese +302%
Contains more Magnesium +363.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +6800%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains more Copper +314.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.8

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3566.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 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 0% 20% 0% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 26% 42% 14% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15050%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3566.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +51.9%
Contains more Water +700%
Contains more Protein +12360%
Contains more Fats +12285%
Contains more Other +138.8%
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +51.9%
Contains more Water +700%
Contains more Protein +12360%
Contains more Fats +12285%
Contains more Other +138.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6868.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1780%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6868.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1780%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Reese's pieces Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 56.86g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 0.2g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Carbs 90.9g 59.86g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Sugar 84.87g 53.25g Reese's pieces
Fiber 0g 3g Reese's pieces
Calcium 90mg 69mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.49mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 3mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 274mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 11mg 194mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 1.15mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 4.422mg 1.1mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 0.8µg
Vitamin E 0mg 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 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 0.036g 16.42g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 1.88g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maple sugar 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%
Maple sugar
30%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.384g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.