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

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Differences between reese's pieces and pectin

  • Reese's pieces are higher in manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2; however, pectin is richer in iron and fiber.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 82% higher.
  • Reese's pieces have 1212 times more vitamin B3 than pectin. While reese's pieces have 6.06mg of vitamin B3, pectin has only 0.005mg.
  • Pectin has less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix.

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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%
Pectin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.1% 0.62% 102% 140% 13% 0.86% 26% 9.1% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +8700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +885.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5028.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1471.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +453.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.42mg
~equal in Sodium ~200mg

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%
Pectin
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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% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
Pectin
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90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4053.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8156.7%
Contains more OtherOther +536.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51%
Contains more WaterWater +770%

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
Pectin
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33% 7% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1988.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 Pectin
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Pectin DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.42g 0.05g 74%
Manganese 1.1mg 0.07mg 45%
Fats 24.77g 0.3g 38%
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 0.005mg 38%
Phosphorus 207mg 2mg 29%
Iron 0.49mg 2.71mg 28%
Protein 12.46g 0.3g 24%
Fiber 3g 8.6g 22%
Magnesium 88mg 1mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.008mg 14%
Folate 55µg 1µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.06mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 0.09g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.46g 0.01g 11%
Potassium 359mg 7mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.11mg 10%
Carbs 59.86g 90.4g 10%
Calories 497kcal 325kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.01mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Zinc 1.15mg 0.47mg 6%
Calcium 69mg 7mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Choline 28.7mg 5%
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.41mg 0.42mg 1%
Net carbs 56.86g 81.8g N/A
Sugar 53.25g N/A
Sodium 194mg 200mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces Pectin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Reese's pieces
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.37g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)

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. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.