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

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Significant differences between Fondant icing and Reese's pieces

  • The amount of Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B5 in Reese's pieces are higher than in Fondant icing.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 82% more than Fondant icing.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe 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 less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8875%
Contains more Zinc +2775%
Contains more Copper +13566.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +8875%
Contains more Zinc +2775%
Contains more Copper +13566.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 20% 0% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 26% 42% 14% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Water +574%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +123750%
Contains more Other +3083.3%
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 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 Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Water +574%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +123750%
Contains more Other +3083.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Reese's pieces Opinion
Net carbs 93.18g 56.86g Fondant icing
Protein 0g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 0.02g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Carbs 93.18g 59.86g Fondant icing
Calories 373kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Sugar 88.9g 53.25g Reese's pieces
Fiber 0g 3g Reese's pieces
Calcium 3mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.01mg 0.49mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 0mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 0mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 4mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 11mg 194mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.04mg 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Copper 0.003mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 0mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.6µg 0.8µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin E 0mg 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Folate 0µg 55µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 0g 16.42g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.88g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Reese's pieces
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Fondant icing
30%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.42g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.