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Reeses cups vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Reeses cups and Fudge

  • Reeses cups are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Fiber, while Fudge is higher in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Reeses cups covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 27% more than Fudge.
  • Reeses cups have 13 times more Folate than Fudge. Reeses cups have 50µg of Folate, while Fudge has 4µg.
  • Fudge is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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.
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
5
:
5
Fudge
Fudge
Contains more Calcium +59.2%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.8%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +15.3%
Contains more Iron +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Reeses cups
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Fudge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Contains more Calcium +59.2%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.8%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +15.3%
Contains more Iron +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.4%
Contains more Copper +37.1%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%

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.
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
9
:
2
Fudge
Fudge
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
3
:
2
Fudge
Fudge
Contains more Protein +328.5%
Contains more Fats +193.3%
Contains more Other +155.8%
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Water +581.3%
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
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
Contains more Protein +328.5%
Contains more Fats +193.3%
Contains more Other +155.8%
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Water +581.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
2
:
1
Fudge
Fudge
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1374.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%
Reeses cups
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.5 g
Fudge
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1374.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.9%

Comparison summary table

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

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Reeses cups Fudge
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
24%
Reeses cups
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Reeses cups
36%
Fudge

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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/nutrients
  2. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.