Reese's pieces candy

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Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 18% of daily protein, 16% of daily riboflavin and 12% of daily potassium needed in pregnancy.

  1. Protein 12.46 g
  2. Riboflavin 0.22 mg
  3. Potassium 359 mg
  4. Zinc 1.15 mg
  5. Folate (DFE) 55 mcg
  6. Calcium 69 mg
  7. Choline 28.7 mg
  8. Vitamin B-6 0.11 mg
  9. Vitamin B-12 0.11 mcg
  10. Iron 0.49 mg
  11. DHA 0 g
  12. Vitamin C 0 mg
  13. Vitamin D 0 IU
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium69 mg1000 mg
Choline28.7 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)55 mcg600 mcg
Iron0.49 mg27 mg
Potassium359 mg2900 mg
Protein12.46 g70 g
Riboflavin0.22 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120.11 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.11 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C0 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc1.15 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Limit

Reese's Pieces candy is safe in small amounts, but health guidance suggests limiting it while pregnant. This candy provides quick carbohydrates, yet it is concentrated in refined sugars and artificial coloring while lacking meaningful vitamins. ACOG advises limiting high-sugar treats to reduce the risk of excessive gestational weight gain and gestational diabetes. Measure out a single small portion rather than snacking directly from the bag.

Sources: ACOG · USDA

How to read this

During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Reese's pieces candy provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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