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

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Differences between butterscotch and reese's pieces

  • Reese's pieces are higher than butterscotch in manganese, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B5.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% higher.
  • Butterscotch has less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, butterscotch 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 0% 1.2% 0.26% 0.38% 0.33% 2.5% 0.43% 51% 0.13% 3.3%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1625%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11866.7%
Contains more IronIron +4800%
Contains more CopperCopper +40900%
Contains more ZincZinc +1177.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%

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% 9.3% 1.8% 0% 3% 3.7% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0.44%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +302900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3487.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 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 +51%
Contains more WaterWater +425%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +650.6%
Contains more OtherOther +87.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.065 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 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 -87.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +427.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1441%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Reese's pieces DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.065g 16.42g 65%
Manganese 0.001mg 1.1mg 48%
Copper 0.001mg 0.41mg 45%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 6.06mg 38%
Fats 3.3g 24.77g 33%
Phosphorus 1mg 207mg 29%
Protein 0.03g 12.46g 25%
Magnesium 0mg 88mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.22mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.18mg 14%
Folate 0µg 55µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.61mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 1.88g 12%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.15mg 10%
Potassium 3mg 359mg 10%
Carbs 90.4g 59.86g 10%
Sodium 391mg 194mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.845g 4.46g 9%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.11mg 8%
Calcium 4mg 69mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.99mg 6%
Iron 0.01mg 0.49mg 6%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.9µg 5%
Choline 0.8mg 28.7mg 5%
Calories 391kcal 497kcal 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Net carbs 90.4g 56.86g N/A
Sugar 80.46g 53.25g N/A
Selenium 0.6µg 0.8µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterscotch 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
1%
Butterscotch
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.355g)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.