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Chocolate vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate and Reeses cups

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Zinc, however, Reeses cups are richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 88% more.
  • Reeses cups contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
Contains more Iron +562.8%
Contains more Magnesium +135.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +63%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +57%
Contains more Copper +328.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Calcium +39.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Contains more Iron +562.8%
Contains more Magnesium +135.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +63%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +57%
Contains more Copper +328.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Contains more Calcium +39.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +305%
Contains more Vitamin A +12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +519.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +305%
Contains more Vitamin A +12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +519.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10.5%
Contains more Protein +109.8%
Contains more Water +48.5%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Fats - 30.53
Equal in Carbs - 55.36
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
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 +10.5%
Contains more Protein +109.8%
Contains more Water +48.5%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Fats - 30.53
Equal in Carbs - 55.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403.7%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.5 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +403.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Reeses cups Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 51.76g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 31.28g 30.53g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 55.36g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 515kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 7g 3.6g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 78mg Reeses cups
Iron 8.02mg 1.21mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 62mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 161mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 343mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 357mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 1.28mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.24mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 1.4µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.15mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 0.3mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Folate 50µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 8.1µg 2µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 6mg Reeses cups
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 18.519g 10.73g Reeses cups
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 5.5g Reeses cups
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate 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%
Chocolate
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.