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

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The main differences between Reese's fast break and Chocolate

  • Reese's fast break has more Vitamin B3, however, Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 94% higher.
  • Chocolate has 14 times less Sodium than Reese's fast break. Reese's fast break has 330mg of Sodium, while Chocolate has 24mg.

Food types used in this article are Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.8%
Contains more IronIron +735.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +471.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~56mg

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 0% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +392.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.5%
Contains more WaterWater +322.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30.6%
Contains more FatsFats +33.6%
~equal in Carbs ~61.17g

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +296.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.54g

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 Chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's fast break Chocolate Opinion
Calories 474kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 8.66g 4.88g Reese's fast break
Fats 23.42g 31.28g Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.4mg Reese's fast break
Net carbs 58.7g 54.17g Reese's fast break
Carbs 61.6g 61.17g Reese's fast break
Cholesterol 4mg 8mg Reese's fast break
Magnesium 48mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 61mg 56mg Reese's fast break
Potassium 284mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 0.96mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 53.08g 47.9g Chocolate
Fiber 2.9g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.18mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.94mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 130mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 330mg 24mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 40IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Manganese 0mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.025mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.05mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B3 3.57mg 0.725mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.297mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.042mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B12 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 39µg Reese's fast break
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Reese's fast break
Saturated Fat 8.23g 18.519g Reese's fast break
Monounsaturated Fat 8.94g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 4.33g 1.092g Reese's fast break
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's fast break Chocolate
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
15%
Reese's fast break
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Reese's fast break
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.289g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.