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

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What are the main differences between ice cream and reese's pieces?

  • Ice cream is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B12, yet reese's pieces are richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B3, magnesium, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 48% higher.

We used Ice creams, vanilla 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 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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +528.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.4%
Contains more IronIron +444.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1682.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13650%

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 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 B12Vitamin B12 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +230%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +339%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.61mg

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
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 +6000%
Contains more ProteinProtein +256%
Contains more FatsFats +125.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.6%
Contains more OtherOther +112.2%

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
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 -58.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +315.9%

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 pieces
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Reese's pieces DV% diff.
Manganese 0.008mg 1.1mg 47%
Saturated fat 6.79g 16.42g 44%
Copper 0.023mg 0.41mg 43%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 6.06mg 37%
Fats 11g 24.77g 21%
Magnesium 14mg 88mg 18%
Protein 3.5g 12.46g 18%
Phosphorus 105mg 207mg 15%
Calories 207kcal 497kcal 15%
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg 13%
Folate 5µg 55µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.11µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.18mg 12%
Carbs 23.6g 59.86g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 1.88g 10%
Fiber 0.7g 3g 9%
Calcium 128mg 69mg 6%
Potassium 199mg 359mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.99mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.11mg 5%
Iron 0.09mg 0.49mg 5%
Sodium 80mg 194mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 4.46g 4%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.15mg 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.8µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.22mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.61mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 22.9g 56.86g N/A
Sugar 21.22g 53.25g N/A
Choline 26mg 28.7mg 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 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
18%
Ice cream
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.