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Ice cream vs. Reese's fast break — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between ice cream and reese's fast break?

  • Ice cream is higher in vitamin B2, yet reese's fast break is higher in vitamin B3, copper, iron, fiber, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Reese's fast break's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 22% more.
  • Ice cream has 11 times more cholesterol than reese's fast break. While ice cream has 44mg of cholesterol, reese's fast break has only 4mg.

We used Ice creams, vanilla and Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats types in this article.

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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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 18% 25% 36% 60% 26% 56% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +109.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +242.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.7%
Contains more IronIron +966.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +682.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.8%

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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
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 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 33% 23% 67% 25% 16% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2977.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +680%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
9% 23% 62% 4% 2%
Protein: 8.66 g
Fats: 23.42 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +1387.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.4%
Contains more FatsFats +112.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161%
Contains more OtherOther +146.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
38% 42% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +201.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +858%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Reese's fast break DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 4.33g 26%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 3.57mg 22%
Fats 11g 23.42g 19%
Copper 0.023mg 0.18mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 8.94g 15%
Calories 207kcal 474kcal 13%
Carbs 23.6g 61.6g 13%
Cholesterol 44mg 4mg 13%
Vitamin A 118µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.1mg 11%
Sodium 80mg 330mg 11%
Iron 0.09mg 0.96mg 11%
Protein 3.5g 8.66g 10%
Fiber 0.7g 2.9g 9%
Folate 5µg 39µg 9%
Magnesium 14mg 48mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.13mg 7%
Calcium 128mg 61mg 7%
Saturated fat 6.79g 8.23g 7%
Choline 26mg 5%
Phosphorus 105mg 130mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.42mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 199mg 284mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.07mg 2%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.94mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 22.9g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 21.22g 53.08g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Reese's fast break
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
18%
Ice cream
15%
Reese's fast break
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
30%
Reese's fast break

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/nutrients
  2. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.