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

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Summary of differences between Twizzlers and Reese's pieces

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Calcium, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat in Reese's pieces are higher than in Twizzlers.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 79% more than Twizzlers.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS 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% 3.3% 11% 0% 0% 10% 25% 0% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +762.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +870.3%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +762.5%
~equal in Sodium ~194mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 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 +32.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1400%
Contains more ProteinProtein +441.7%
Contains more FatsFats +838.3%
Contains more OtherOther +176.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 73% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 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 -96.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +137.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1242.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twizzlers Reese's pieces Opinion
Calories 347kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Protein 2.3g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 2.64g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Net carbs 78.77g 56.86g Twizzlers
Carbs 79.37g 59.86g Twizzlers
Magnesium 88mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 8mg 69mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 37mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.28mg 0.49mg Reese's pieces
Sugar 51.35g 53.25g Twizzlers
Fiber 0.6g 3g Reese's pieces
Copper 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 24mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 195mg 194mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin E 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B1 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg Reese's pieces
Choline 28.7mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 0.54g 16.42g Twizzlers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.88g 4.46g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 1.88g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers Reese's pieces
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
0%
Twizzlers
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.