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

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Significant differences between Sugar substitute and Reese's pieces

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Reese's pieces are richer in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily Calcium needs 81% more than Reese's pieces.
  • Reese's pieces have 3 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Reese's pieces have 194mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.

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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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
1
:
9
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains more Calcium +1173.9%
Contains more Iron +206.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2487.5%
Contains more Potassium +820.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Zinc +2775%
Contains more Copper +5757.1%
Contains more Manganese +4900%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Reese's pieces
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1173.9%
Contains more Iron +206.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2487.5%
Contains more Potassium +820.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.1%
Contains more Zinc +2775%
Contains more Copper +5757.1%
Contains more Manganese +4900%

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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
0
:
12
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +633.3%
Sugar substitute
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Reese's pieces
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
3
:
2
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains more Carbs +41.6%
Contains more Water +814%
Contains more Other +111%
Contains more Protein +504.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Reese's pieces
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 Carbs +41.6%
Contains more Water +814%
Contains more Other +111%
Contains more Protein +504.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Reese's pieces Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 56.86g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 0g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Carbs 84.77g 59.86g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 53.25g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 3g Reese's pieces
Calcium 879mg 69mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.49mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 6mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 8mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 39mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 572mg 194mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 0.04mg 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Copper 0.007mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 0.022mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin E 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 16.42g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g Reese's pieces

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Sugar substitute Reese's pieces
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
1%
Sugar substitute
30%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 cheaper?
?
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.