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Reeses cups vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Reeses cups and Pectin

  • Reeses cups are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B12, while Pectin is higher in Fiber, Copper, and Iron.
  • Reeses cups covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 53% more than Pectin.
  • Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Pectin, unsweetened, 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
6
:
4
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Calcium +1014.3%
Contains more Magnesium +6100%
Contains more Phosphorus +7950%
Contains more Potassium +4800%
Contains more Zinc +172.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +124%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Copper +75%
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%
Pectin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1014.3%
Contains more Magnesium +6100%
Contains more Phosphorus +7950%
Contains more Potassium +4800%
Contains more Zinc +172.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +124%
Contains less Sodium -44%
Contains more Copper +75%
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
12
:
0
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Vitamin A +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Pectin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 14% 1% 7% 3% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
3
:
2
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Protein +3313.3%
Contains more Fats +10076.7%
Contains more Other +710%
Contains more Carbs +63.3%
Contains more Water +504.2%
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
Pectin
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +3313.3%
Contains more Fats +10076.7%
Contains more Other +710%
Contains more Carbs +63.3%
Contains more Water +504.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
2
:
1
Pectin
Pectin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6011.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Reeses cups
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.5 g
Pectin
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6011.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reeses cups Pectin Opinion
Net carbs 51.76g 81.8g Pectin
Protein 10.24g 0.3g Reeses cups
Fats 30.53g 0.3g Reeses cups
Carbs 55.36g 90.4g Pectin
Calories 515kcal 325kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 47.17g Pectin
Fiber 3.6g 8.6g Pectin
Calcium 78mg 7mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.21mg 2.71mg Pectin
Magnesium 62mg 1mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 161mg 2mg Reeses cups
Potassium 343mg 7mg Reeses cups
Sodium 357mg 200mg Pectin
Zinc 1.28mg 0.47mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.24mg 0.42mg Pectin
Manganese 0mg 0.07mg Pectin
Selenium 1.4µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin A 56IU 3IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.15mg Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.008mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.06mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 4.49mg 0.005mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.01mg Reeses cups
Folate 50µg 1µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2µg Reeses cups
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Pectin
Saturated Fat 10.73g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g 0.01g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g 0.09g Reeses cups

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is better in case of low diet
Reeses cups Pectin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Reeses cups
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pectin
Pectin contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.