After eight vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between after eight and reese's pieces
- After eight contains less calcium than reese's pieces.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for reese's pieces is 40% higher.
Food types used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints 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 IronIron | +16.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +430.8% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.67 g
Fats:
11.9 g
Carbs:
79.53 g
Water:
6.3 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
12.46 g
Fats:
24.77 g
Carbs:
59.86 g
Water:
1 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +530% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +646.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +108.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +218.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.88 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.1mg | 48% | |
| Copper | 0.41mg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.06mg | 38% | |
| Saturated fat | 8.33g | 16.42g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 207mg | 30% | |
| Protein | 1.67g | 12.46g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 88mg | 21% | |
| Fats | 11.9g | 24.77g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 15% | |
| Folate | 55µg | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.88g | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.61mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 359mg | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.46g | 11% | |
| Zinc | 1.15mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 194mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 79.53g | 59.86g | 7% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 69mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Choline | 28.7mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 432kcal | 497kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 3g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.57mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 77.13g | 56.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 66.6g | 53.25g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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56%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.35g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
After eight contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
After eight is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.09g)
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 ($)