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Chocolate vs. Reese's fast break — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chocolate and reese's fast break

  • Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and caffeine; however, reese's fast break has more vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 94% higher.
  • Reese's fast break is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 18% 25% 36% 60% 26% 56% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.8%
Contains more IronIron +735.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +471.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~61mg

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
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 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 33% 23% 67% 25% 16% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +392.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
9% 23% 62% 4% 2%
Protein: 8.66 g
Fats: 23.42 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +33.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.5%
Contains more WaterWater +322.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30.6%
~equal in Carbs ~61.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
38% 42% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +296.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.94g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate Reese's fast break
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Reese's fast break DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 0.18mg 94%
Iron 8.02mg 0.96mg 88%
Manganese 1.419mg 0mg 62%
Saturated fat 18.519g 8.23g 47%
Magnesium 146mg 48mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 4.33g 22%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 3.57mg 18%
Fiber 7g 2.9g 16%
Sodium 24mg 330mg 13%
Fats 31.28g 23.42g 12%
Phosphorus 206mg 130mg 11%
Caffeine 43mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 10%
Zinc 2.01mg 0.94mg 10%
Folate 39µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.13mg 9%
Potassium 559mg 284mg 8%
Protein 4.88g 8.66g 8%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 7%
Selenium 3µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.1mg 4%
Calories 546kcal 474kcal 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.42mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.07mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 8.94g 2%
Calcium 56mg 61mg 1%
Cholesterol 8mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Carbs 61.17g 61.6g 0%
Net carbs 54.17g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 53.08g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.112g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Reese's fast break
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
9%
Chocolate
15%
Reese's fast break
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
30%
Reese's fast break

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.289g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.