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Macaroon vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Reeses cups different?

  • Macaroon is higher in Selenium, however, Reeses cups are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 47% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 5 times more Selenium than Reeses cups. While Macaroon contains 6.8µg of Selenium, Reeses cups contain only 1.4µg.
  • Reeses cups have less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
3
:
7
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains less Sodium -32.5%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Selenium +385.7%
Contains more Calcium +1460%
Contains more Iron +47.6%
Contains more Magnesium +113.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.8%
Contains more Potassium +178.9%
Contains more Zinc +75.3%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
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 -32.5%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Selenium +385.7%
Contains more Calcium +1460%
Contains more Iron +47.6%
Contains more Magnesium +113.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.8%
Contains more Potassium +178.9%
Contains more Zinc +75.3%

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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
1
:
10
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1940.9%
Contains more Folate +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1
Macaroon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
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 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1940.9%
Contains more Folate +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
2
:
3
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Carbs +10.6%
Contains more Water +698.6%
Contains more Protein +239.1%
Contains more Fats +35.4%
Contains more Other +42.1%
Equal in Carbs - 55.36
Macaroon
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 +10.6%
Contains more Water +698.6%
Contains more Protein +239.1%
Contains more Fats +35.4%
Contains more Other +42.1%
Equal in Carbs - 55.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
0
:
3
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +713.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +579%
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 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 -46.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +713.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +579%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Reeses cups Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 51.76g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 22.55g 30.53g Reeses cups
Carbs 61.22g 55.36g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 45.16g 47.17g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 3.6g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 78mg Reeses cups
Iron 0.82mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 29mg 62mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 68mg 161mg Reeses cups
Potassium 123mg 343mg Reeses cups
Sodium 241mg 357mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.269mg 0.24mg Macaroon
Selenium 6.8µg 1.4µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.15mg Macaroon
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Folate 3µg 50µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2µg Reeses cups
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 10.73g Reeses cups
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 5.5g Reeses cups

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
4%
Macaroon
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.