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Nougat vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nougat and Reeses cups?

  • Nougat is richer in Vitamin E , and Manganese, yet Reeses cups are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Reeses cups' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 45% higher.
  • Nougat contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, nougat, with almonds and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups types in this comparison.

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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.
Nougat
Nougat
3
:
7
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +105.1%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.7%
Contains more Potassium +226.7%
Contains more Zinc +204.8%
Contains more Copper +79.1%
Nougat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Reeses cups
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +105.1%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.7%
Contains more Potassium +226.7%
Contains more Zinc +204.8%
Contains more Copper +79.1%

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.
Nougat
Nougat
2
:
8
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Vitamin E +1746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +839.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.3
Nougat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Reeses cups
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 1% 40% 26% 85% 38% 24% 38% 33% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +839.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
Nougat
2
:
3
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Carbs +66.9%
Contains more Water +49.3%
Contains more Protein +207.5%
Contains more Fats +1728.1%
Contains more Other +428.3%
Nougat
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Reeses cups
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Carbs +66.9%
Contains more Water +49.3%
Contains more Protein +207.5%
Contains more Fats +1728.1%
Contains more Other +428.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
Nougat
1
:
2
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Nougat
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Reeses cups
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.5 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nougat Reeses cups
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Reeses cups Opinion
Net carbs 89.09g 51.76g Nougat
Protein 3.33g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 1.67g 30.53g Reeses cups
Carbs 92.39g 55.36g Nougat
Calories 398kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 44.97g 47.17g Nougat
Fiber 3.3g 3.6g Reeses cups
Calcium 32mg 78mg Reeses cups
Iron 0.59mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 32mg 62mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 55mg 161mg Reeses cups
Potassium 105mg 343mg Reeses cups
Sodium 33mg 357mg Nougat
Zinc 0.42mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.134mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0.304mg 0mg Nougat
Selenium 2.6µg 1.4µg Nougat
Vitamin A 1IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.15mg Nougat
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.11mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Folate 5µg 50µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Reeses cups
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Nougat
Saturated Fat 1.667g 10.73g Nougat
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat Reeses cups
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
10%
Nougat
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.063g)

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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/nutrients
  2. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.