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

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What are the main differences between Reese's pieces and Ice cream?

  • Reese's pieces are richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Folate, yet Ice cream is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 48% higher.
  • Reese's pieces have 138 times more Manganese than Ice cream. Reese's pieces have 1.1mg of Manganese, while Ice cream has 0.008mg.
  • Ice cream contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Ice creams, vanilla types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +444.4%
Contains more Magnesium +528.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.1%
Contains more Potassium +80.4%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +1682.6%
Contains more Manganese +13650%
Contains more Calcium +85.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +444.4%
Contains more Magnesium +528.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.1%
Contains more Potassium +80.4%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +1682.6%
Contains more Manganese +13650%
Contains more Calcium +85.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +339%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.2%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +254.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.581
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +230%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +339%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.2%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +254.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.581

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +256%
Contains more Fats +125.2%
Contains more Carbs +153.6%
Contains more Other +112.2%
Contains more Water +6000%
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +256%
Contains more Fats +125.2%
Contains more Carbs +153.6%
Contains more Other +112.2%
Contains more Water +6000%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +315.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 56.86g 22.9g Reese's pieces
Protein 12.46g 3.5g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.77g 11g Reese's pieces
Carbs 59.86g 23.6g Reese's pieces
Calories 497kcal 207kcal Reese's pieces
Sugar 53.25g 21.22g Ice cream
Fiber 3g 0.7g Reese's pieces
Calcium 69mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 0.49mg 0.09mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 88mg 14mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 207mg 105mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 359mg 199mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 80mg Ice cream
Zinc 1.15mg 0.69mg Reese's pieces
Copper 0.41mg 0.023mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg 0.008mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg 1.8µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 0IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.3mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.041mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 0.116mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.581mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.048mg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg 5µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.3µg Reese's pieces
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 16.42g 6.79g Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g 2.969g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 0.452g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces Ice cream
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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/nutrients
  2. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.