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

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How are Sugar substitute and Reeses cups different?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium, however, Reeses cups are richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 80% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 2 times more Sodium than Reeses cups. While Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, Reeses cups contain only 357mg.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups 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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
2
:
8
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Calcium +1026.9%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
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%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Reeses cups
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +1026.9%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
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%

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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
0
:
12
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Vitamin B1 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +566.7%
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%
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%
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
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
3
:
2
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Carbs +53.1%
Contains more Water +534.7%
Contains more Other +65.8%
Contains more Protein +397.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
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
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
Contains more Carbs +53.1%
Contains more Water +534.7%
Contains more Other +65.8%
Contains more Protein +397.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar substitute Reeses cups
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 Sugar substitute Reeses cups Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 51.76g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 0g 30.53g Reeses cups
Carbs 84.77g 55.36g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 47.17g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 3.6g Reeses cups
Calcium 879mg 78mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 6mg 62mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 8mg 161mg Reeses cups
Potassium 39mg 343mg Reeses cups
Sodium 572mg 357mg Reeses cups
Zinc 0.04mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.007mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0.022mg 0mg 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 0.015mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.1mg 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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Sugar substitute Reeses cups
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
1%
Sugar substitute
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
38%
Reeses cups

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.