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Reese's pieces vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Reese's pieces and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 82% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Sugars, brown.

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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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +877.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +772.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5075%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1618.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.3%
Contains more IronIron +44.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%

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 0% 0% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +362.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5400%
Contains more CholineCholine +1147.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +10283.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +324.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.9%
Contains more WaterWater +34%

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 pieces Brown sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 497kcal 380kcal Reese's pieces
Protein 12.46g 0.12g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.77g 0g Reese's pieces
Net carbs 56.86g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 59.86g 98.09g Brown sugar
Magnesium 88mg 9mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 69mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 359mg 133mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.49mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Sugar 53.25g 97.02g Reese's pieces
Fiber 3g 0g Reese's pieces
Copper 0.41mg 0.047mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1.15mg 0.03mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 207mg 4mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg 0.064mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.132mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.041mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg 1µg Reese's pieces
Choline 28.7mg 2.3mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 16.42g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g 0g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 0g Reese's pieces
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces Brown sugar
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
29%
Reese's pieces
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.42g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.