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Reeses cups vs. Gelatin dessert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Reeses cups and Gelatin dessert

  • Reeses cups have more Vitamin B3, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Zinc than Gelatin dessert.
  • Reeses cups' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 54% more.
  • Gelatin dessert contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Gelatin desserts, dry mix.

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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
8
:
2
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Iron +830.8%
Contains more Magnesium +3000%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.2%
Contains more Potassium +4800%
Contains less Sodium -23.4%
Contains more Zinc +12700%
Contains more Copper +103.4%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +378.6%
Reeses cups
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Gelatin dessert
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 2% 61% 1% 61% 1% 40% 2% 37%
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Iron +830.8%
Contains more Magnesium +3000%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.2%
Contains more Potassium +4800%
Contains less Sodium -23.4%
Contains more Zinc +12700%
Contains more Copper +103.4%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +378.6%

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
11
:
0
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9900%
Contains more Folate +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Gelatin dessert
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 10% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9900%
Contains more Folate +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
4
:
1
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +44%
Contains more Other +247.1%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
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
Gelatin dessert
8% 91%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 90.5 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +44%
Contains more Other +247.1%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%

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 Gelatin dessert
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reeses cups Gelatin dessert Opinion
Net carbs 51.76g 90.5g Gelatin dessert
Protein 10.24g 7.8g Reeses cups
Fats 30.53g 0g Reeses cups
Carbs 55.36g 90.5g Gelatin dessert
Calories 515kcal 381kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 47.17g 86.04g Reeses cups
Fiber 3.6g 0g Reeses cups
Calcium 78mg 3mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.21mg 0.13mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 62mg 2mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 161mg 141mg Reeses cups
Potassium 343mg 7mg Reeses cups
Sodium 357mg 466mg Reeses cups
Zinc 1.28mg 0.01mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.24mg 0.118mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Gelatin dessert
Selenium 1.4µg 6.7µg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.003mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.041mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 4.49mg 0.009mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.014mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.001mg Reeses cups
Folate 50µg 3µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Reeses cups
Threonine 0.151mg Gelatin dessert
Isoleucine 0.118mg Gelatin dessert
Leucine 0.251mg Gelatin dessert
Lysine 0.354mg Gelatin dessert
Methionine 0.062mg Gelatin dessert
Phenylalanine 0.177mg Gelatin dessert
Valine 0.213mg Gelatin dessert
Histidine 0.068mg Gelatin dessert
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Gelatin dessert
Saturated Fat 10.73g 0g Gelatin dessert
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g 0g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g 0g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Reeses cups Gelatin dessert
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
1%
Gelatin dessert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Reeses cups
21%
Gelatin dessert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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 Cholesterol?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.73g)
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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/nutrients
  2. Gelatin dessert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168775/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.