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Fudge vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fudge and Reeses cups

  • Fudge is richer in Manganese, and Copper, while Reeses cups are higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Reeses cups covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 27% more than Fudge.
  • Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Fudge
Fudge
5
:
5
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Iron +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains more Calcium +59.2%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.8%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +15.3%
Fudge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 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 Iron +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains more Calcium +59.2%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.8%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +15.3%

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.
Fudge
Fudge
2
:
9
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Vitamin A +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2451.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.9%
Fudge
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
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 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2451.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +733.3%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
Fudge
2
:
3
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Water +581.3%
Contains more Protein +328.5%
Contains more Fats +193.3%
Contains more Other +155.8%
Fudge
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 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 +38.1%
Contains more Water +581.3%
Contains more Protein +328.5%
Contains more Fats +193.3%
Contains more Other +155.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
Fudge
1
:
2
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1374.5%
Fudge
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 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 -39.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1374.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Reeses cups Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 51.76g Fudge
Protein 2.39g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 10.41g 30.53g Reeses cups
Carbs 76.44g 55.36g Fudge
Calories 411kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 73.12g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 1.7g 3.6g Reeses cups
Calcium 49mg 78mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.77mg 1.21mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg 62mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 71mg 161mg Reeses cups
Potassium 134mg 343mg Reeses cups
Sodium 45mg 357mg Fudge
Zinc 1.11mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.329mg 0.24mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg 0mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg 1.4µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 56IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 17µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.15mg Fudge
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 0.176mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.012mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Folate 4µg 50µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2µg Reeses cups
Cholesterol 14mg 6mg Reeses cups
Trans Fat 0.165g 0g Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 6.448g 10.73g Fudge
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge 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
6%
Fudge
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.282g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.