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

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Significant differences between Reese's pieces and Macaroon

  • Reese's pieces have more Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Macaroon is richer in Selenium, and Fiber.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 37% more than Macaroon.
  • Macaroon has 18 times less Folate than Reese's pieces. Reese's pieces have 55µg of Folate, while Macaroon has 3µg.
  • Reese's pieces contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 pieces
Reese's pieces
8
:
2
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Calcium +1280%
Contains more Magnesium +203.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.4%
Contains more Potassium +191.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.5%
Contains more Zinc +57.5%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Iron +67.3%
Contains more Selenium +750%
Reese's pieces
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +1280%
Contains more Magnesium +203.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.4%
Contains more Potassium +191.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.5%
Contains more Zinc +57.5%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Iron +67.3%
Contains more Selenium +750%

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 pieces
Reese's pieces
9
:
0
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Vitamin E +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2654.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +436.4%
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%
Macaroon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2654.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +436.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
3
:
2
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Protein +312.6%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Contains more Water +1050%
Equal in Fats - 22.55
Equal in Carbs - 61.22
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
Macaroon
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +312.6%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Contains more Water +1050%
Equal in Fats - 22.55
Equal in Carbs - 61.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
3
:
0
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.1%
Reese's pieces
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.1%

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 pieces Macaroon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 56.86g 56.12g Reese's pieces
Protein 12.46g 3.02g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.77g 22.55g Reese's pieces
Carbs 59.86g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 497kcal 460kcal Reese's pieces
Sugar 53.25g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 3g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 69mg 5mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.49mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 88mg 29mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 207mg 68mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 359mg 123mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 241mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1.15mg 0.73mg Reese's pieces
Copper 0.41mg 0.269mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.19mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.02mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.096mg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg 3µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.1µg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 16.42g 20.099g Reese's pieces
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g 1.61g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 0.81g Reese's pieces

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Reese's pieces Macaroon
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
30%
Reese's pieces
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.679g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.09g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/nutrients
  2. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.