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

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Important differences between reese's fast break and chocolate ice cream

  • Reese's fast break has more vitamin B3, vitamin B1, fiber, and folate; however, chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin B2 and manganese.
  • Reese's fast break's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 21% more.
  • Reese's fast break contains 4 times more sodium than chocolate ice cream. Reese's fast break contains 330mg of sodium, while chocolate ice cream contains 76mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Iron ~0.93mg

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% 0% 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% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1479.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.9%

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% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.9%
Contains more FatsFats +112.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.4%
Contains more OtherOther +70.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1258.5%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +178.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +956.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.4%

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 ice cream
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's fast break Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.33g 0.41g 26%
Vitamin B3 3.57mg 0.226mg 21%
Fats 23.42g 11g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 8.94g 3.21g 14%
Calories 474kcal 216kcal 13%
Vitamin A 118µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 12%
Sodium 330mg 76mg 11%
Carbs 61.6g 28.2g 11%
Cholesterol 4mg 34mg 10%
Protein 8.66g 3.8g 10%
Saturated fat 8.23g 6.8g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.194mg 7%
Fiber 2.9g 1.2g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.042mg 7%
Folate 39µg 16µg 6%
Manganese 0mg 0.14mg 6%
Magnesium 48mg 29mg 5%
Calcium 61mg 109mg 5%
Selenium 0µg 2.5µg 5%
Copper 0.18mg 0.135mg 5%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Phosphorus 130mg 107mg 3%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.58mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.554mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.055mg 1%
Potassium 284mg 249mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg 0%
Net carbs 58.7g 27g N/A
Iron 0.96mg 0.93mg 0%
Sugar 53.08g 25.36g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Reese's fast break Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Reese's fast break
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.