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

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Significant differences between Reese's pieces and Kit Kat

  • Reese's pieces have more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Folate, Zinc, and Fiber, however, Kit Kat is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily Manganese needs 43% more than Kit Kat.
  • Kit Kat has 13 times less Zinc than Reese's pieces. Reese's pieces have 1.15mg of Zinc, while Kit Kat has 0.09mg.
  • Reese's pieces contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 Magnesium +137.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.4%
Contains more Zinc +1177.8%
Contains more Copper +86.4%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Calcium +81.2%
Contains more Iron +104.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Selenium +525%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +137.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.4%
Contains more Zinc +1177.8%
Contains more Copper +86.4%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Calcium +81.2%
Contains more Iron +104.1%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Selenium +525%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +191.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1112%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Folate +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +409.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.64
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 20% 0% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 26% 42% 14% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1112%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Folate +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +409.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +91.4%
Contains more Other +49.2%
Contains more Water +63%
Equal in Fats - 25.99
Equal in Carbs - 64.59
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +91.4%
Contains more Other +49.2%
Contains more Water +63%
Equal in Fats - 25.99
Equal in Carbs - 64.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.953
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.953 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.895 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.953

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 56.86g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 12.46g 6.51g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.77g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 59.86g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 497kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 10.6g Kit Kat
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 53.25g 48.68g Kit Kat
Fiber 3g 1g Reese's pieces
Calcium 69mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 0.49mg 1mg Kit Kat
Magnesium 88mg 37mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 207mg 135mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 359mg 231mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 54mg Kit Kat
Zinc 1.15mg 0.09mg Reese's pieces
Copper 0.41mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg 0.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg 5µg Kit Kat
Vitamin A 0IU 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.34mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.117mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.21mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 0.5mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.02mg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg 14µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5.2µg Reese's pieces
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg Reese's pieces
Trans Fat 0g 0.099g Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 16.42g 17.953g Reese's pieces
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 0.895g Reese's pieces
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces Kit Kat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Reese's pieces
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.533g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)

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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.