Candies, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between candies, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar and reese's pieces
- Candies, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar has more iron and fiber; however, reese's pieces are higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and magnesium.
- Reese's pieces cover your daily manganese needs 48% more than candies, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar.
- Reese's pieces contain 4 times less iron than candies, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar. Candies, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar contains 2.13mg of iron, while reese's pieces contain 0.49mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar 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 PotassiumPotassium | +39.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +334.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +183.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +130% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1950% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +305.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +166.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.54 g
Fats:
32.4 g
Carbs:
60.49 g
Water:
0.9 g
Other:
0.67 g
Protein:
12.46 g
Fats:
24.77 g
Carbs:
59.86 g
Water:
1 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185.1% |
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Carbs
~59.86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.14 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 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 | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +327.3% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 16.42g | 75% | |
| Manganese | 0mg | 1.1mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.41mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 6.06mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 51mg | 207mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.13mg | 0.49mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 0.22mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.18mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 88mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 3g | 14% |
| Folate | 0µg | 55µg | 14% |
| Protein | 5.54g | 12.46g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.61mg | 12% |
| Fats | 32.4g | 24.77g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 1.15mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 1.88g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 194mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Choline | 28.7mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 502mg | 359mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 69mg | 4% |
| Calories | 556kcal | 497kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.14g | 4.46g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 60.49g | 59.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.99g | 56.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.56g | 53.25g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candies, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candies, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candies, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.42g)
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 ($)