Candies, sesame crunch vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between candies, sesame crunch and reese's pieces
- Reese's pieces have less copper, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- Candies, sesame crunch covers your daily copper needs 60% more than reese's pieces.
- Reese's pieces contain 9 times less calcium than candies, sesame crunch. Candies, sesame crunch contains 639mg of calcium, while reese's pieces contain 69mg.
- Candies, sesame crunch has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, sesame crunch 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +185.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +826.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +771.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +131.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +227% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +99% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +346.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +518.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1748.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +71.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.6 g
Fats:
33.3 g
Carbs:
50.3 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
2.6 g
Protein:
12.46 g
Fats:
24.77 g
Carbs:
59.86 g
Water:
1 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +120% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19% |
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Protein
~12.46g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.662 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.591 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 | -71.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +181.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +676.1% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.591g | 1.88g | 85% |
| Copper | 0.95mg | 0.41mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 639mg | 69mg | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 4.662g | 16.42g | 53% |
| Iron | 4.27mg | 0.49mg | 47% |
| Magnesium | 251mg | 88mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.491mg | 0.11mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 412mg | 207mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 3.76mg | 1.15mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 1.609mg | 1.1mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.444mg | 0.18mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.571g | 4.46g | 20% |
| Fiber | 7.7g | 3g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.703mg | 6.06mg | 15% |
| Fats | 33.3g | 24.77g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.033mg | 0.61mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.99mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 4µg | 0.8µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.159mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 50.3g | 59.86g | 3% |
| Protein | 11.6g | 12.46g | 2% |
| Potassium | 307mg | 359mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16.7mg | 28.7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 194mg | 1% |
| Folate | 51µg | 55µg | 1% |
| Calories | 516kcal | 497kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 42.6g | 56.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.17g | 53.25g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
29%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candies, sesame crunch is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candies, sesame crunch contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candies, sesame crunch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.758g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candies, sesame crunch is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)