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

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Differences between Reese's pieces and Pectin

  • Reese's pieces are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Pectin is richer in Iron, and Fiber.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 82% higher.
  • Reese's pieces have 1212 times more Vitamin B3 than Pectin. While Reese's pieces have 6.06mg of Vitamin B3, Pectin has only 0.005mg.
  • Pectin has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix.

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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 Calcium +885.7%
Contains more Magnesium +8700%
Contains more Phosphorus +10250%
Contains more Potassium +5028.6%
Contains more Zinc +144.7%
Contains more Manganese +1471.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +453.1%
Equal in Sodium - 200
Equal in Copper - 0.42
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 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Contains more Calcium +885.7%
Contains more Magnesium +8700%
Contains more Phosphorus +10250%
Contains more Potassium +5028.6%
Contains more Zinc +144.7%
Contains more Manganese +1471.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +453.1%
Equal in Sodium - 200
Equal in Copper - 0.42

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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Pectin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Folate +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 14% 1% 7% 3% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Folate +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4053.3%
Contains more Fats +8156.7%
Contains more Other +536.7%
Contains more Carbs +51%
Contains more Water +770%
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +4053.3%
Contains more Fats +8156.7%
Contains more Other +536.7%
Contains more Carbs +51%
Contains more Water +770%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1988.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1988.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Pectin Opinion
Net carbs 56.86g 81.8g Pectin
Protein 12.46g 0.3g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.77g 0.3g Reese's pieces
Carbs 59.86g 90.4g Pectin
Calories 497kcal 325kcal Reese's pieces
Sugar 53.25g Pectin
Fiber 3g 8.6g Pectin
Calcium 69mg 7mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.49mg 2.71mg Pectin
Magnesium 88mg 1mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 207mg 2mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 359mg 7mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 200mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1.15mg 0.47mg Reese's pieces
Copper 0.41mg 0.42mg Pectin
Manganese 1.1mg 0.07mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pectin
Vitamin E 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.008mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 0.005mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.01mg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg 1µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 16.42g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g 0.01g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 0.09g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces Pectin
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
30%
Reese's pieces
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.37g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/nutrients
  2. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.