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

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Differences between Custard and Reese's pieces

  • Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Reese's pieces are richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Fiber, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 72% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
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 +101.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.4%
Contains more IronIron +44.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15614.3%

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 0.33% 11% 1.2% 36% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2850%
Contains more FolateFolate +511.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +143.2%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.22mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 +7245%
Contains more ProteinProtein +212.3%
Contains more FatsFats +519.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +240.1%
Contains more OtherOther +99%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 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 -87.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +295.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +502.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Reese's pieces Opinion
Calories 122kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Protein 3.99g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 4g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Custard
Net carbs 17.6g 56.86g Reese's pieces
Carbs 17.6g 59.86g Reese's pieces
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Magnesium 16mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 139mg 69mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.34mg 0.49mg Reese's pieces
Sugar 4.82g 53.25g Custard
Fiber 0g 3g Reese's pieces
Copper 0.03mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 0.51mg 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 130mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 84mg 194mg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin A 52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Manganese 0.007mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 6µg 0.8µg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.22mg
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.61mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0.11µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Folate 9µg 55µg Reese's pieces
Choline 11.8mg 28.7mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 2.032g 16.42g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 1.88g Reese's pieces
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Custard 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
19%
Custard
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.388g)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.