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

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Differences between maple sugar and reese's pieces

  • Maple sugar is higher in manganese, zinc, and iron; however, reese's pieces are richer in vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 144% higher.
  • Maple sugar has 5 times more zinc than reese's pieces. While maple sugar has 6.06mg of zinc, reese's pieces have only 1.15mg.
  • Maple sugar has less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, maple 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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
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 +30.4%
Contains more IronIron +228.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +427%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +302%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +363.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31%
Contains more CopperCopper +314.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6800%
~equal in Selenium ~0.8µg

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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1266.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +51.9%
Contains more WaterWater +700%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12360%
Contains more FatsFats +12285%
Contains more OtherOther +138.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6868.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1780%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Reese's pieces DV% diff.
Manganese 4.422mg 1.1mg 144%
Saturated fat 0.036g 16.42g 74%
Zinc 6.06mg 1.15mg 45%
Fats 0.2g 24.77g 38%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 6.06mg 38%
Copper 0.099mg 0.41mg 35%
Phosphorus 3mg 207mg 29%
Protein 0.1g 12.46g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.22mg 16%
Magnesium 19mg 88mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.18mg 14%
Folate 0µg 55µg 14%
Iron 1.61mg 0.49mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 1.88g 12%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.61mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 4.46g 11%
Carbs 90.9g 59.86g 10%
Sodium 11mg 194mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.11mg 8%
Calories 354kcal 497kcal 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.99mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Choline 2.1mg 28.7mg 5%
Potassium 274mg 359mg 3%
Calcium 90mg 69mg 2%
Net carbs 90.9g 56.86g N/A
Sugar 84.87g 53.25g N/A
Selenium 0.8µg 0.8µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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%
Maple sugar
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.384g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.