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 caffeine, while reese's pieces have more vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Chocolate covers your daily need for iron, 94% more than reese's pieces.
- The amount of saturated fat in reese's pieces is 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
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% |
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Carbs
~59.86g
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Water
~1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 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 | +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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.49mg | 94% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.41mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 6.06mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 7g | 3g | 16% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 12.46g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 88mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 1.1mg | 14% |
| Folate | 55µg | 14% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 4.46g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.22mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.18mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 24.77g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 16.42g | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 1.15mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 194mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.61mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 359mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 1.88g | 5% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.99mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 497kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 5.9µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 69mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 59.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 56.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 53.25g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 207mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | 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 |
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reese's pieces is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals