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

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Summary of differences between Chocolate and Reese's pieces

  • Chocolate has more Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc, while Reese's pieces has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Iron 94% more than Reese's pieces.
  • Chocolate contains 3 times more Copper than Reese's pieces. While Chocolate contains 1.028mg of Copper, Reese's pieces contain only 0.41mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Reese's pieces are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.7%
Contains more IronIron +1536.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +150.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +275%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~207mg

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% 3% 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 0% 0% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +735.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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 FatsFats +26.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +155.3%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%
~equal in Carbs ~59.86g
~equal in Water ~1g

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
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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +113.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.2%

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 pieces
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Reese's pieces Opinion
Calories 546kcal 497kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 31.28g 24.77g Chocolate
Net carbs 54.17g 56.86g Reese's pieces
Carbs 61.17g 59.86g Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 146mg 88mg Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 559mg 359mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.49mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 53.25g Chocolate
Fiber 7g 3g Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.41mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 1.15mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 24mg 194mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.419mg 1.1mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.8µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.11µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 5.9µg Chocolate
Folate 55µg Reese's pieces
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Reese's pieces
Choline 28.7mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 18.519g 16.42g Reese's pieces
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 4.46g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.88g Reese's pieces
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Reese's pieces
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
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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 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.