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

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Summary of differences between gelatin dessert and reese's pieces

  • The amount of manganese, vitamin B3, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, fiber, and vitamin B5 in reese's pieces is higher than in gelatin dessert.
  • Reese's pieces cover your daily need for saturated fat, 82% more than gelatin dessert.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Gelatin desserts, dry mix 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 1.4% 0.9% 0.62% 4.9% 39% 0.27% 60% 61% 1.4% 37%
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 SeleniumSelenium +737.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5028.6%
Contains more IronIron +276.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +11400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9900%

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% 0.75% 9.5% 0.17% 0.84% 0.23% 0% 0% 2.3% 1.9%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +436.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1733.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +720%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 90.5 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.7 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 +51.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +172.9%
~equal in Water ~1g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gelatin dessert Reese's pieces DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 16.42g 75%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.1mg 47%
Fats 0g 24.77g 38%
Vitamin B3 0.009mg 6.06mg 38%
Copper 0.118mg 0.41mg 32%
Magnesium 2mg 88mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.18mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.22mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.88g 13%
Folate 3µg 55µg 13%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Sodium 466mg 194mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.014mg 0.61mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.46g 11%
Selenium 6.7µg 0.8µg 11%
Potassium 7mg 359mg 10%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.15mg 10%
Carbs 90.5g 59.86g 10%
Phosphorus 141mg 207mg 9%
Protein 7.8g 12.46g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.11mg 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.99mg 7%
Calcium 3mg 69mg 7%
Calories 381kcal 497kcal 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Choline 3.5mg 28.7mg 5%
Iron 0.13mg 0.49mg 5%
Net carbs 90.5g 56.86g N/A
Sugar 86.04g 53.25g N/A
Threonine 0.151mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 0.251mg 0%
Lysine 0.354mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.177mg 0%
Valine 0.213mg 0%
Histidine 0.068mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gelatin dessert 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
1%
Gelatin dessert
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Gelatin dessert
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert 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. Gelatin dessert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168775/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.

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