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

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Significant differences between Snickers and Reese's pieces

  • Reese's pieces covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 19% more than Snickers.
  • Snickers contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.

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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 +30.4%
Contains more Iron +38.8%
Equal in Sodium - 194
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +38.8%
Equal in Sodium - 194

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +347%
Contains more Protein +81.6%
Contains more Other +32.6%
Equal in Fats - 24.77
Equal in Carbs - 59.86
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Water +347%
Contains more Protein +81.6%
Contains more Other +32.6%
Equal in Fats - 24.77
Equal in Carbs - 59.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.6%
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snickers Reese's pieces
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snickers Reese's pieces Opinion
Net carbs 60.95g 56.86g Snickers
Protein 6.86g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.38g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Carbs 62.85g 59.86g Snickers
Calories 488kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Sugar 46.54g 53.25g Snickers
Fiber 1.9g 3g Reese's pieces
Calcium 90mg 69mg Snickers
Iron 0.68mg 0.49mg Snickers
Magnesium 88mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 207mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 359mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 189mg 194mg Snickers
Zinc 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Copper 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin A 120IU 0IU Snickers
Vitamin E 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Trans Fat 0.394g 0g Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 12.703g 16.42g Snickers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Snickers Reese's pieces
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
1%
Snickers
30%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Snickers
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.717g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/nutrients
  2. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.