Candies, sugar-coated almonds vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are candies, sugar-coated almonds and reese's pieces different?
- Candies, sugar-coated almonds is higher in vitamin E, copper, iron, and magnesium; however, reese's pieces are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for candies, sugar-coated almonds is 76% higher.
- Candies, sugar-coated almonds contains 4 times more iron than reese's pieces. While candies, sugar-coated almonds contains 1.9mg of iron, reese's pieces contain only 0.49mg.
- Candies, sugar-coated almonds has less saturated fat.
Candies, sugar-coated almonds and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +287.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +1148.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +506% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +291% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10 g
Fats:
17.93 g
Carbs:
68.26 g
Water:
2.3 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
12.46 g
Fats:
24.77 g
Carbs:
59.86 g
Water:
1 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +130% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.904 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 | -88.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +170.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +107.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 12.36mg | 0.99mg | 76% |
| Saturated fat | 1.948g | 16.42g | 66% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 6.06mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.586mg | 0.41mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.078g | 4.46g | 19% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 0.49mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.904g | 1.88g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 137mg | 88mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.18mg | 11% |
| Fats | 17.93g | 24.77g | 11% |
| Folate | 15µg | 55µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.156mg | 0.61mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 194mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 207mg | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 12.46g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.56mg | 1.15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 359mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 68.26g | 59.86g | 3% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 69mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 0.8µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 3g | 2% |
| Manganese | 1.121mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 474kcal | 497kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.76g | 56.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 62.5g | 53.25g | N/A |
| Choline | 26mg | 28.7mg | 0% |
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
30%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.25g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candies, sugar-coated almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candies, sugar-coated almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.472g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candies, sugar-coated almonds 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 ($)