Candies, sweet chocolate vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between candies, sweet chocolate and reese's pieces
- Candies, sweet chocolate has more iron, copper, and fiber; however, reese's pieces are richer in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
- Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 34% more.
- Candies, sweet chocolate contains 6 times more iron than reese's pieces. Candies, sweet chocolate contains 2.76mg of iron, while reese's pieces contain 0.49mg.
- Reese's pieces contain less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, sweet chocolate 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 | +28.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +463.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +187.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.7% |
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 | +280.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +804.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +759.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1733.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
34.2 g
Carbs:
60.4 g
Water:
0.5 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
12.46 g
Fats:
24.77 g
Carbs:
59.86 g
Water:
1 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +219.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91% |
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Carbs
~59.86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.08 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.99 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.88 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +151.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.67mg | 6.06mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.76mg | 0.49mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 1.1mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.574mg | 0.41mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.22g | 4.46g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 20.08g | 16.42g | 17% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 12.46g | 17% |
| Caffeine | 66mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Fats | 34.2g | 24.77g | 15% |
| Folate | 3µg | 55µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.18mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.61mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 3g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 207mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 194mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.99g | 1.88g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 113mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.99mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 69mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 359mg | 2% |
| Calories | 507kcal | 497kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.9g | 56.86g | N/A |
| Carbs | 60.4g | 59.86g | 0% |
| Sugar | 51.48g | 53.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 6.3µg | 5.9µg | 0% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 28.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.236mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.234mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.067mg | 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
10%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reese's pieces is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.66g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candies, sweet chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candies, sweet chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.