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

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How are Reese's pieces and Fruit preserves different?

  • Reese's pieces are higher than Fruit preserves in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 82% more than Fruit preserves.
  • Reese's pieces contain 168 times more Vitamin B3 than Fruit preserves. Reese's pieces contain 6.06mg of Vitamin B3, while Fruit preserves contain 0.036mg.
  • Fruit preserves are lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Jams and preserves 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
7
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Calcium +245%
Contains more Magnesium +2100%
Contains more Phosphorus +989.5%
Contains more Potassium +366.2%
Contains more Zinc +1816.7%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +2650%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Iron - 0.49
Reese's pieces
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +245%
Contains more Magnesium +2100%
Contains more Phosphorus +989.5%
Contains more Potassium +366.2%
Contains more Zinc +1816.7%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +2650%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Iron - 0.49

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
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin E +725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
3
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +3267.6%
Contains more Fats +35285.7%
Contains more Other +730.4%
Contains more Carbs +15%
Contains more Water +2947%
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
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +3267.6%
Contains more Fats +35285.7%
Contains more Other +730.4%
Contains more Carbs +15%
Contains more Water +2947%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
2
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11636.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Reese's pieces
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11636.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 56.86g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 12.46g 0.37g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.77g 0.07g Reese's pieces
Carbs 59.86g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 497kcal 278kcal Reese's pieces
Sugar 53.25g 48.5g Fruit preserves
Fiber 3g 1.1g Reese's pieces
Calcium 69mg 20mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.49mg 0.49mg
Magnesium 88mg 4mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 207mg 19mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 359mg 77mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 1.15mg 0.06mg Reese's pieces
Copper 0.41mg 0.1mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg 0.04mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.12mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.016mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.076mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 0.036mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.02mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.02mg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg 11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg Reese's pieces
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 16.42g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g 0.038g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 0g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.41g)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.