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Bit-o-honey vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bit-o-honey and reese's pieces different?

  • Reese's pieces have more manganese, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, folate, fiber, and vitamin B5 than bit-o-honey.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for reese's pieces is 55% higher.
  • Bit-o-honey has less saturated fat.

Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +715.9%
Contains more IronIron +145%
Contains more CopperCopper +1476.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +639.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2794.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +230%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8682.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +643.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2650%
Contains more CholineCholine +1048%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 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 CarbsCarbs +35.1%
Contains more WaterWater +730%
Contains more ProteinProtein +523%
Contains more FatsFats +230.3%
Contains more OtherOther +45.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 15% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 g
72% 20% 8%
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 -66.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +333%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +456.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bit-o-honey Reese's pieces
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 Bit-o-honey Reese's pieces DV% diff.
Saturated fat 5.5g 16.42g 50%
Manganese 0.038mg 1.1mg 46%
Copper 0.026mg 0.41mg 43%
Vitamin B3 0.069mg 6.06mg 37%
Fats 7.5g 24.77g 27%
Phosphorus 28mg 207mg 26%
Protein 2g 12.46g 21%
Magnesium 7mg 88mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.22mg 14%
Folate 2µg 55µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.61mg 11%
Fiber 0.2g 3g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.338g 1.88g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.18mg 10%
Potassium 44mg 359mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.03g 4.46g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.11mg 8%
Carbs 80.89g 59.86g 7%
Calories 375kcal 497kcal 6%
Zinc 0.49mg 1.15mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.99mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Choline 2.5mg 28.7mg 5%
Iron 0.2mg 0.49mg 4%
Sodium 295mg 194mg 4%
Calcium 35mg 69mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.11µg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 80.69g 56.86g N/A
Sugar 48g 53.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bit-o-honey Reese's pieces
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Bit-o-honey
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Bit-o-honey
56%
Reese's pieces

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 - 101mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.92g)
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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.