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

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Summary of differences between Reese's fast break and Reese's pieces

  • Reese's fast break has more Iron, while Reese's pieces has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily need of Manganese 48% more than Reese's fast break.
  • Reese's fast break contains 2 times more Iron than Reese's pieces. While Reese's fast break contains 0.96mg of Iron, Reese's pieces contain only 0.49mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Reese's pieces are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats 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.
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break
1
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9
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Calcium +13.1%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.3%
Contains more Copper +127.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Reese's fast break
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 36% 35% 56% 26% 44% 26% 60% 0% 0%
Reese's pieces
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Contains more Iron +95.9%
Contains more Calcium +13.1%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Zinc +22.3%
Contains more Copper +127.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break
2
:
10
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Folate +41%
Reese's fast break
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%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Folate +41%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break
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2
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains more Water +310%
Contains more Other +16.2%
Contains more Protein +43.9%
Equal in Fats - 24.77
Equal in Carbs - 59.86
Reese's fast break
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
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 Water +310%
Contains more Other +16.2%
Contains more Protein +43.9%
Equal in Fats - 24.77
Equal in Carbs - 59.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break
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0
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.3%
Reese's fast break
38% 42% 20%
Saturated Fat: 8.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.33 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 -49.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's fast break Reese's pieces Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 56.86g Reese's fast break
Protein 8.66g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 23.42g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Carbs 61.6g 59.86g Reese's fast break
Calories 474kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Sugar 53.08g 53.25g Reese's fast break
Fiber 2.9g 3g Reese's pieces
Calcium 61mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.96mg 0.49mg Reese's fast break
Magnesium 48mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 130mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 284mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 330mg 194mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 0.94mg 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Copper 0.18mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 0mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0µg 0.8µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Reese's fast break
Vitamin E 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 3.57mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Folate 39µg 55µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 8.23g 16.42g Reese's fast break
Monounsaturated Fat 8.94g 4.46g Reese's fast break
Polyunsaturated fat 4.33g 1.88g Reese's fast break

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Reese's fast break 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
16%
Reese's fast break
30%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Reese's fast break
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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 Sugar?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.