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

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Significant differences between chunky bar and reese's pieces

  • The amount of iron in chunky bar is higher than in reese's pieces.
  • Reese's pieces cover your daily saturated fat needs 20% more than chunky bar.
  • Reese's pieces have 2 times less iron than chunky bar. Chunky bar has 0.9mg of iron, while reese's pieces have 0.49mg.
  • Chunky bar contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, NESTLE, CHUNKY Bar 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 0% 30% 0% 34% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +44.9%
Contains more IronIron +83.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 28% 60% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.5 g
Fats: 27.5 g
Carbs: 60 g
Water: 2.9 g
Other: 2.1 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 WaterWater +190%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.1%
~equal in Fats ~24.77g
~equal in Carbs ~59.86g
~equal in Other ~1.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chunky bar Reese's pieces DV% diff.
Manganese 1.1mg 48%
Copper 0.41mg 46%
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 38%
Phosphorus 207mg 30%
Magnesium 88mg 21%
Saturated fat 12.5g 16.42g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 15%
Folate 55µg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.46g 11%
Potassium 359mg 11%
Protein 7.5g 12.46g 10%
Zinc 1.15mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Sodium 38mg 194mg 7%
Iron 0.9mg 0.49mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Choline 28.7mg 5%
Fats 27.5g 24.77g 4%
Calcium 100mg 69mg 3%
Cholesterol 10mg 0mg 3%
Fiber 2.5g 3g 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Calories 475kcal 497kcal 1%
Carbs 60g 59.86g 0%
Net carbs 57.5g 56.86g N/A
Sugar 52.5g 53.25g N/A
Trans fat 0.16g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chunky bar Reese's pieces
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Chunky bar
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Chunky bar
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chunky bar
Chunky bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.92g)
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 ($)

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. Chunky bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167586/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.