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 cover 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 16.42g | 0g | 75% |
| Manganese | 1.1mg | 0.064mg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.41mg | 0.047mg | 40% |
| Fats | 24.77g | 0g | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.06mg | 0.11mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 207mg | 4mg | 29% |
| Protein | 12.46g | 0.12g | 25% |
| Magnesium | 88mg | 9mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Folate | 55µg | 1µg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.88g | 0g | 13% |
| Carbs | 59.86g | 98.09g | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 0g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.46g | 0g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.15mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.61mg | 0.132mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 28mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 133mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 380kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.041mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.7mg | 2.3mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.71mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 83mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 56.86g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.25g | 97.02g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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 contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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 ($)