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

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A recap on differences between brown sugar and reese's pieces

  • Brown sugar has less manganese, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and fiber.
  • Reese's pieces cover your daily saturated fat needs 82% more than brown sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Sugars, brown 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 CalciumCalcium +20.3%
Contains more IronIron +44.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +877.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +772.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5075%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1618.8%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5400%
Contains more CholineCholine +1147.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 +63.9%
Contains more WaterWater +34%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10283.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +324.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown sugar Reese's pieces
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Brown sugar Reese's pieces DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 16.42g 75%
Manganese 0.064mg 1.1mg 45%
Copper 0.047mg 0.41mg 40%
Fats 0g 24.77g 38%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 6.06mg 37%
Phosphorus 4mg 207mg 29%
Protein 0.12g 12.46g 25%
Magnesium 9mg 88mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.22mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.18mg 15%
Folate 1µg 55µg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.88g 13%
Carbs 98.09g 59.86g 13%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.46g 11%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.15mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.61mg 10%
Sodium 28mg 194mg 7%
Potassium 133mg 359mg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.99mg 7%
Calories 380kcal 497kcal 6%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.11mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Choline 2.3mg 28.7mg 5%
Iron 0.71mg 0.49mg 3%
Selenium 1.2µg 0.8µg 1%
Calcium 83mg 69mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 56.86g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 53.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Reese's pieces
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Brown sugar
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.42g)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.

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