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

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How are Reese's pieces and Flan different?

  • Reese's pieces are richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B5, while Flan is higher in Selenium.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily need of Manganese 48% more than Flan.

Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Flan, caramel custard, dry mix types were 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.
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
9
:
1
Flan
Flan
Contains more Calcium +187.5%
Contains more Iron +512.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +20600%
Contains more Potassium +134.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Zinc +2775%
Contains more Copper +2633.3%
Contains more Manganese +15614.3%
Contains more Selenium +2562.5%
Reese's pieces
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Flan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 3% 0% 1% 14% 57% 2% 5% 1% 117%
Contains more Calcium +187.5%
Contains more Iron +512.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +20600%
Contains more Potassium +134.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.1%
Contains more Zinc +2775%
Contains more Copper +2633.3%
Contains more Manganese +15614.3%
Contains more Selenium +2562.5%

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
10
:
0
Flan
Flan
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 +∞%
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%
Flan
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%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
3
:
2
Flan
Flan
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +218.3%
Contains more Carbs +53%
Contains more Water +680%
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
Flan
92% 8%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 91.6 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +218.3%
Contains more Carbs +53%
Contains more Water +680%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Flan Opinion
Net carbs 56.86g 91.6g Flan
Protein 12.46g 0g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.77g 0g Reese's pieces
Carbs 59.86g 91.6g Flan
Calories 497kcal 348kcal Reese's pieces
Sugar 53.25g Flan
Fiber 3g 0g Reese's pieces
Calcium 69mg 24mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.49mg 0.08mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 88mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 207mg 1mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 359mg 153mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 432mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1.15mg 0.04mg Reese's pieces
Copper 0.41mg 0.015mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg 0.007mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg 21.3µg Flan
Vitamin E 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg 0µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 16.42g Flan
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g Reese's pieces

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces Flan
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
0%
Flan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
20%
Flan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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?
Flan
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flan
Flan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.42g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Flan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169602/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.