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Reeses cups vs. Jelly bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Reeses cups and Jelly bean different?

  • Reeses cups are higher than Jelly bean in Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Reeses cups covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 54% more than Jelly bean.
  • Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Candies, jellybeans types were 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.
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
8
:
2
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Iron +830.8%
Contains more Magnesium +3000%
Contains more Phosphorus +3925%
Contains more Potassium +827%
Contains more Zinc +2460%
Contains more Copper +757.1%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Reeses cups
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Jelly bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 2% 2% 4% 7% 2% 10% 5% 6%
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Iron +830.8%
Contains more Magnesium +3000%
Contains more Phosphorus +3925%
Contains more Potassium +827%
Contains more Zinc +2460%
Contains more Copper +757.1%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56025%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Jelly bean
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% 3% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56025%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
3
:
2
Jelly bean
Jelly bean
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +60960%
Contains more Other +2330%
Contains more Carbs +69%
Contains more Water +337.5%
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
Jelly bean
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +60960%
Contains more Other +2330%
Contains more Carbs +69%
Contains more Water +337.5%

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 Jelly bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reeses cups Jelly bean Opinion
Net carbs 51.76g 93.35g Jelly bean
Protein 10.24g 0g Reeses cups
Fats 30.53g 0.05g Reeses cups
Carbs 55.36g 93.55g Jelly bean
Calories 515kcal 375kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 47.17g 70g Reeses cups
Fiber 3.6g 0.2g Reeses cups
Calcium 78mg 3mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.21mg 0.13mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 62mg 2mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 161mg 4mg Reeses cups
Potassium 343mg 37mg Reeses cups
Sodium 357mg 50mg Jelly bean
Zinc 1.28mg 0.05mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.24mg 0.028mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0mg 0.035mg Jelly bean
Selenium 1.4µg 1.1µg Reeses cups
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 0.004mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.011mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 4.49mg 0.008mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.009mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.004mg Reeses cups
Folate 50µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Reeses cups
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Jelly bean
Saturated Fat 10.73g 0g Jelly bean
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g 0g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g 0g Reeses cups

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is better in case of low diet
Reeses cups Jelly bean
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
0%
Jelly bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Reeses cups
4%
Jelly bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.73g)

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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/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.