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Taffy (candy) vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taffy (candy) and Reese's pieces

  • The amount of Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5 in Reese's pieces are higher than in Taffy (candy).
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 72% more than Taffy (candy).
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taffy (candy) is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
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 less SodiumSodium -73.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +762.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11866.7%
Contains more IronIron +4800%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +447.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%

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% 6% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +302900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 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 +53%
Contains more WaterWater +385%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +643.8%
Contains more OtherOther +730.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 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 -87.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +432.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1453.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Reese's pieces Opinion
Calories 397kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Protein 0.03g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 3.33g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Net carbs 91.56g 56.86g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 91.56g 59.86g Taffy (candy)
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 0mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 8mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 3mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.01mg 0.49mg Reese's pieces
Sugar 68.48g 53.25g Reese's pieces
Fiber 0g 3g Reese's pieces
Copper 0mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 0.21mg 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 1mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 52mg 194mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 100IU 0IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 0mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Folate 0µg 55µg Reese's pieces
Trans Fat 0.131g 0g Reese's pieces
Choline 28.7mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 2.049g 16.42g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.838g 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.88g Reese's pieces
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) 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
2%
Taffy (candy)
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.371g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.