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

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What are the main differences between Crunch bar and Reese's pieces?

  • Reese's pieces contain less Sugar.

We used Candies, NESTLE, CRUNCH Bar and Dessert Topping and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy types in this comparison.

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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% 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 20% 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 +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.7%

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.
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 1.7% 6.4% 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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 67%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 26 g
Carbs: 67 g
Water: 0.65 g
Other: 1.35 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 CarbsCarbs +11.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.2%
Contains more WaterWater +53.8%
Contains more OtherOther +41.5%
~equal in Fats ~24.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16 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
~equal in Saturated Fat ~16.42g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crunch bar Reese's pieces
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Crunch bar Reese's pieces Opinion
Calories 500kcal 497kcal Crunch bar
Protein 5g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 26g 24.77g Crunch bar
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Crunch bar
Net carbs 65.1g 56.86g Crunch bar
Carbs 67g 59.86g Crunch bar
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 88mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 100mg 69mg Crunch bar
Potassium 305mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.7mg 0.49mg Crunch bar
Sugar 55g 53.25g Reese's pieces
Fiber 1.9g 3g Reese's pieces
Copper 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 207mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 150mg 194mg Crunch bar
Vitamin A 107IU 0IU Crunch bar
Vitamin E 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B1 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg Reese's pieces
Trans Fat 0.137g 0g Reese's pieces
Choline 28.7mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 16g 16.42g Crunch bar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crunch 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
1%
Crunch bar
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Crunch bar
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crunch bar
Crunch bar contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crunch bar
Crunch bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
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. Crunch bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168762/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.