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Milky way vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Milky way and Reeses cups

  • Milky way has less Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Reeses cups covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 27% more than Milky way.
  • Milky way has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar 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.
Milky way
Milky way
4
:
6
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Calcium +47.4%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +146.9%
Contains more Magnesium +210%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.3%
Contains more Potassium +176.6%
Contains more Zinc +85.5%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Milky way
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 19% 15% 29% 11% 22% 19% 49% 20% 11%
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 +47.4%
Contains less Sodium -53.2%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +146.9%
Contains more Magnesium +210%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.3%
Contains more Potassium +176.6%
Contains more Zinc +85.5%
Contains more Copper +63.3%

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.
Milky way
Milky way
5
:
7
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Vitamin A +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2815.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11
Milky way
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 12% 3% 12% 24% 3% 10% 4% 3% 23% 10%
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 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2815.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +614.3%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milky way
Milky way
2
:
3
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Water +337.5%
Contains more Protein +155.4%
Contains more Fats +77.2%
Contains more Other +88.4%
Milky way
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 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 +28.6%
Contains more Water +337.5%
Contains more Protein +155.4%
Contains more Fats +77.2%
Contains more Other +88.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milky way
Milky way
0
:
3
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +487.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2015.4%
Milky way
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.26 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 -10.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +487.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2015.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milky way Reeses cups Opinion
Net carbs 70.17g 51.76g Milky way
Protein 4.01g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 17.23g 30.53g Reeses cups
Carbs 71.17g 55.36g Milky way
Calories 456kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 59.69g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 1g 3.6g Reeses cups
Calcium 115mg 78mg Milky way
Iron 0.49mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 20mg 62mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 67mg 161mg Reeses cups
Potassium 124mg 343mg Reeses cups
Sodium 167mg 357mg Milky way
Zinc 0.69mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.147mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0.147mg 0mg Milky way
Selenium 2µg 1.4µg Milky way
Vitamin A 110IU 56IU Milky way
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 17µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.15mg Milky way
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Milky way
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.3mg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Folate 4µg 50µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 3.6µg 2µg Milky way
Cholesterol 9mg 6mg Reeses cups
Trans Fat 0.206g 0g Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 12.016g 10.73g Reeses cups
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 5.5g Reeses cups

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is better in case of low diet
Milky way 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%
Milky way
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.52g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.286g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Milky way
Milky way contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.