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

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How are Pretzel and Reese's pieces different?

  • Pretzel is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, while Reese's pieces are higher in Copper, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 80% more than Pretzel.
  • Pretzel contains 9 times more Iron than Reese's pieces. Pretzel contains 4.58mg of Iron, while Reese's pieces contain 0.49mg.
  • Reese's pieces are lower in Sodium.

Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy types were used in this article.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
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%
Contains more IronIron +834.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +203.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
~equal in Manganese ~1.1mg

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 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% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +110.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +110.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~28.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.3%
Contains more WaterWater +213%
Contains more OtherOther +83.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more FatsFats +745.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +513.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pretzel Reese's pieces
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Reese's pieces Opinion
Calories 384kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Protein 10.04g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 2.93g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg Pretzel
Net carbs 76.99g 56.86g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 59.86g Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 27mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 223mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Iron 4.58mg 0.49mg Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 53.25g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 3g Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1.04mg 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 1240mg 194mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.015mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 4.4µg 0.8µg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.18mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.22mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 2.8µg 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Folate 166µg 55µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0g Reese's pieces
Choline 29.5mg 28.7mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 16.42g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 1.88g Reese's pieces
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Reese's pieces
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
37%
Pretzel
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 1046mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.029g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/nutrients
  2. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.