Mars vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mars and reese's pieces
- Reese's pieces cover your daily need for saturated fat, 24% more than mars.
- The amount of sugar in reese's pieces is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies 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 more CalciumCalcium | +30.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
12.46 g
Fats:
24.77 g
Carbs:
59.86 g
Water:
1 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +70% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
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 | -29% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.1mg | 48% | |
| Copper | 0.41mg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.06mg | 38% | |
| Phosphorus | 207mg | 30% | |
| Saturated fat | 11.651g | 16.42g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 88mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 12.46g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 15% | |
| Folate | 55µg | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.88g | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.61mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.46g | 11% | |
| Potassium | 359mg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 1.15mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 8% | |
| Fats | 19.32g | 24.77g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.49mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Choline | 28.7mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 72.4g | 59.86g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3g | 4% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 194mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 69mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calories | 475kcal | 497kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 70.4g | 56.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | 53.25g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.769g)