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Reeses cups vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Reeses cups and Sugar substitute different?

  • Reeses cups are higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 80% higher.
  • Reeses cups contain 34 times more Copper than Sugar substitute. While Reeses cups contain 0.24mg of Copper, Sugar substitute contains only 0.007mg.
  • Reeses cups have less Sodium.

Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown are the varieties 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
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Iron +656.3%
Contains more Magnesium +933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1912.5%
Contains more Potassium +779.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Zinc +3100%
Contains more Copper +3328.6%
Contains more Calcium +1026.9%
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%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +656.3%
Contains more Magnesium +933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1912.5%
Contains more Potassium +779.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Zinc +3100%
Contains more Copper +3328.6%
Contains more Calcium +1026.9%
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
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Vitamin B1 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
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%
Sugar substitute
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
2
:
3
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Protein +397.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +53.1%
Contains more Water +534.7%
Contains more Other +65.8%
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
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +397.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +53.1%
Contains more Water +534.7%
Contains more Other +65.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reeses cups Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 51.76g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 10.24g 2.06g Reeses cups
Fats 30.53g 0g Reeses cups
Carbs 55.36g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 515kcal 347kcal Reeses cups
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 47.17g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 3.6g 0.6g Reeses cups
Calcium 78mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 1.21mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 62mg 6mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 161mg 8mg Reeses cups
Potassium 343mg 39mg Reeses cups
Sodium 357mg 572mg Reeses cups
Zinc 1.28mg 0.04mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.24mg 0.007mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0mg 0.022mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 1.4µg Reeses cups
Vitamin A 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.15mg Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0.3mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.015mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.015mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.08mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.015mg Reeses cups
Folate 50µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2µg Reeses cups
Cholesterol 6mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 10.73g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reeses cups Sugar substitute
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%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Reeses cups
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.14g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.