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Candies, soft fruit and nut squares vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between candies, soft fruit and nut squares and reese's pieces?

  • Reese's pieces are richer than candies, soft fruit, and nut squares in vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B5.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 78% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in candies, soft fruit, and nut squares is lower.

We used Candies, soft fruit, and nut squares and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy types 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 18% 5.1% 7.2% 35% 101% 14% 23% 17% 70% 7.6%
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 IronIron +89.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +305.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +337.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +117%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +104.1%

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 0.67% 0% 2% 0% 12% 9% 3.3% 6.7% 19% 0% 1% 9% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +890%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +283%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +464.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3304.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +444.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1375%
Contains more FolateFolate +358.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +421.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 74% 14%
Protein: 2.31 g
Fats: 9.52 g
Carbs: 73.81 g
Water: 13.88 g
Other: 0.48 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 +23.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1288%
Contains more ProteinProtein +439.4%
Contains more FatsFats +160.2%
Contains more OtherOther +297.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 14% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.898 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.84 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 -94.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +263.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +243.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candies, soft fruit and nut squares Reese's pieces
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Candies, soft fruit and nut squares Reese's pieces DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.898g 16.42g 71%
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 6.06mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.84g 1.88g 33%
Manganese 0.539mg 1.1mg 24%
Fats 9.52g 24.77g 23%
Phosphorus 54mg 207mg 22%
Protein 2.31g 12.46g 20%
Magnesium 25mg 88mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.22mg 14%
Copper 0.303mg 0.41mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.18mg 11%
Folate 12µg 55µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.61mg 10%
Potassium 82mg 359mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.297g 4.46g 8%
Iron 0.93mg 0.49mg 6%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.15mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.99mg 6%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Calories 390kcal 497kcal 5%
Calcium 17mg 69mg 5%
Carbs 73.81g 59.86g 5%
Choline 5.5mg 28.7mg 4%
Sodium 131mg 194mg 3%
Fiber 2.4g 3g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.11mg 2%
Selenium 1.4µg 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 71.41g 56.86g N/A
Sugar 45.95g 53.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candies, soft fruit and nut squares Reese's pieces
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
5%
Candies, soft fruit and nut squares
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Candies, soft fruit and nut squares
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 is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candies, soft fruit and nut squares
Candies, soft fruit and nut squares is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candies, soft fruit and nut squares
Candies, soft fruit and nut squares contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candies, soft fruit and nut squares
Candies, soft fruit and nut squares is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.522g)
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. Candies, soft fruit and nut squares - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170658/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.