Reese's pieces vs. Almond joy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between reese's pieces and almond joy?
- Reese's pieces are richer in phosphorus and polyunsaturated fat, yet almond joy is richer in iron, fiber, and monounsaturated fat.
- Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 14% higher.
- Reese's pieces have 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than almond joy. Reese's pieces have 1.88g of polyunsaturated fat, while almond joy has 1.18g.
- Almond joy contains less sugar.
We used Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +159.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.46 g
Fats:
24.77 g
Carbs:
59.86 g
Water:
1 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
4.13 g
Fats:
26.93 g
Carbs:
59.51 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +201.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +720% |
~equal in
Fats
~26.93g
~equal in
Carbs
~59.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.88 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.59 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.18 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~17.59g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.1mg | 48% | |
| Copper | 0.41mg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.06mg | 38% | |
| Magnesium | 88mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 12.46g | 4.13g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 207mg | 112mg | 14% |
| Folate | 55µg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.61mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 1.27mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.15mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 3g | 5g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.88g | 1.18g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Choline | 28.7mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 16.42g | 17.59g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 359mg | 254mg | 3% |
| Fats | 24.77g | 26.93g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.46g | 5.26g | 2% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 142mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 69mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 479kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 59.86g | 59.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.86g | 54.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.25g | 48.34g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
29%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reese's pieces is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.17g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Almond joy is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
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 ($)