Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy VS Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy	10%	44%	46%
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa	20%	22%	58%

Macro Nutrients

	Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy	Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	24.3% 704kcal	20% 581kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	36% 35g	14.6% 14g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	72.7% 23.3g	0% 0g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	9.57% 0.15g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	14.7% 2.5g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	65.3% 85g	65.4% 85g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	104% 75.5g	0% 0g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	11% 4.25g	74.6% 28.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	31.5% 17.7g	50.6% 28.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy	Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	21.3% 0.26mg	NA	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	24% 0.31mg	NA	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	53.7% 8.6mg	NA	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	17.3% 0.86mg	NA	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	12% 0.16mg	NA	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	19.5% 78μg	NA	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	6.5% 0.16μg	NA	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	9.36% 1.4mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	6.97% 8.36μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy	Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	9.8% 98mg	0% 0mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	64.6% 0.58mg	NA	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	8.7% 0.69mg	638% 51mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	29.7% 125mg	NA	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	67.8% 1.56mg	NA	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	42% 293mg	NA	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	15% 509mg	NA	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.06% 1.13μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	18.3% 275mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	15% 1.63mg	NA	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.038% 1.4g	0.11% 4.25g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy VS Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy versus 5 oz of Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy vs Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa:

• Both Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa have similar amounts of vitamins per 5 oz
• Both Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy as well as Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy vs Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa:

• 5 ounces of Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy have more Calcium and more Sodium than Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa.
• While 5 oz of Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa contain 73.5 times more Iron than Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.
• 5 ounces of Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy have 1.2 times more Energy, 2.5 times more Fat, more Saturated Fat and more Sugars than Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa.
• While 5 oz of Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa contain 6.7 times more Fiber and 1.6 times more Protein than Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.
• Both Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate per five ounces.