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Chocolate ice cream vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate ice cream and Reeses cups

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Reeses cups are higher in Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Reeses cups covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 27% more than Chocolate ice cream.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 7 times more Vitamin A RAE than Reeses cups. Chocolate ice cream has 118µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Reeses cups have 17µg.
  • Reeses cups are lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, chocolate and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups.

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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.
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream
4
:
6
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Calcium +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains more Iron +30.1%
Contains more Magnesium +113.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Zinc +120.7%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Chocolate ice cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Reeses cups
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +39.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains more Iron +30.1%
Contains more Magnesium +113.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Zinc +120.7%
Contains more Copper +77.8%

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.
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream
6
:
6
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Vitamin A +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more Folate +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
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 A +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more Folate +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream
1
:
4
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Water +3768.1%
Contains more Protein +169.5%
Contains more Fats +177.5%
Contains more Carbs +96.3%
Contains more Other +86.9%
Chocolate ice cream
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 Water +3768.1%
Contains more Protein +169.5%
Contains more Fats +177.5%
Contains more Carbs +96.3%
Contains more Other +86.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream
1
:
2
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1241.5%
Chocolate ice cream
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 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 -36.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1241.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Reeses cups Opinion
Net carbs 27g 51.76g Reeses cups
Protein 3.8g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 11g 30.53g Reeses cups
Carbs 28.2g 55.36g Reeses cups
Calories 216kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 25.36g 47.17g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 3.6g Reeses cups
Calcium 109mg 78mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 29mg 62mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 107mg 161mg Reeses cups
Potassium 249mg 343mg Reeses cups
Sodium 76mg 357mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.135mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0.14mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 1.4µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 56IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 17µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.15mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.11mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Folate 16µg 50µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.26µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2µg Reeses cups
Cholesterol 34mg 6mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 6.8g 10.73g Chocolate ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 5.5g Reeses cups

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Chocolate ice cream 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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.