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

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Summary of differences between Reese's pieces and Chocolate

  • Reese's pieces have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Chocolate have more Iron, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need of Iron 94% more than Reese's pieces.
  • Reese's pieces contain 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate. While Reese's pieces contain 6.06mg of Vitamin B3, Chocolate contains only 0.725mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Reese's pieces are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy 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 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.7%
Contains more IronIron +1536.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +150.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +275%
~equal in Phosphorus ~206mg

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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +735.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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 +155.3%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%
Contains more FatsFats +26.3%
~equal in Carbs ~61.17g
~equal in Water ~0.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 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 -11.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +113.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Chocolate Opinion
Calories 497kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 12.46g 4.88g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.77g 31.28g Chocolate
Net carbs 56.86g 54.17g Reese's pieces
Carbs 59.86g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 88mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 69mg 56mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 359mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 0.49mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 53.25g 47.9g Chocolate
Fiber 3g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.41mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 1.15mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 207mg 206mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 24mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.54mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0.8µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.025mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.05mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 0.725mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.297mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.042mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 5.9µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 55µg Reese's pieces
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Reese's pieces
Choline 28.7mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 16.42g 18.519g Reese's pieces
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 1.092g Reese's pieces
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 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 pieces 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
29%
Reese's pieces
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. 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.