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Reese's fast break vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Reese's fast break and Almond joy?

  • Reese's fast break is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Almond joy is higher in Fiber.
  • Almond joy's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 47% more.
  • Reese's fast break has 4 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Almond joy. While Reese's fast break has 4.33g of Polyunsaturated fat, Almond joy has only 1.18g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Almond joy is lower.

We used Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats and Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar 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 34% 18% 25% 36% 60% 26% 56% 43% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 19% 22% 48% 0% 0% 48% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.1%
Contains more IronIron +32.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57%
~equal in Calcium ~64mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 1.3% 2.4% 0% 0% 33% 23% 67% 25% 16% 0% 0% 29% 0%
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 2.3% 2.5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
~equal in Vitamin A ~42IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 27% 60% 8%
Protein: 4.13 g
Fats: 26.93 g
Carbs: 59.51 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.7%
Contains more OtherOther +80.5%
Contains more FatsFats +15%
Contains more WaterWater +100%
~equal in Carbs ~59.51g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.33 g
73% 22% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.59 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.18 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +70%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +266.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's fast break Almond joy Opinion
Calories 474kcal 479kcal Almond joy
Protein 8.66g 4.13g Reese's fast break
Fats 23.42g 26.93g Almond joy
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg Almond joy
Net carbs 58.7g 54.51g Reese's fast break
Carbs 61.6g 59.51g Reese's fast break
Cholesterol 4mg 4mg
Magnesium 48mg Reese's fast break
Calcium 61mg 64mg Almond joy
Potassium 284mg 254mg Reese's fast break
Iron 0.96mg 1.27mg Almond joy
Sugar 53.08g 48.34g Almond joy
Fiber 2.9g 5g Almond joy
Copper 0.18mg Reese's fast break
Zinc 0.94mg Reese's fast break
Phosphorus 130mg 112mg Reese's fast break
Sodium 330mg 142mg Almond joy
Vitamin A 40IU 42IU Almond joy
Vitamin B1 0.13mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B2 0.1mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B3 3.57mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B6 0.07mg Reese's fast break
Folate 39µg Reese's fast break
Saturated Fat 8.23g 17.59g Reese's fast break
Monounsaturated Fat 8.94g 5.26g Reese's fast break
Polyunsaturated fat 4.33g 1.18g Reese's fast break

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's fast break Almond joy
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Reese's fast break
0%
Almond joy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Reese's fast break
16%
Almond joy

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.36g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (4 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/nutrients
  2. Almond joy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167562/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.