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Butterscotch vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between butterscotch and reeses cups

  • Reeses cups are richer than butterscotch in vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
  • Reeses cups cover your daily saturated fat needs 43% more than butterscotch.
  • Butterscotch is lower in saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, butterscotch and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 1.2% 0.26% 0.38% 0.33% 2.5% 0.43% 51% 0.13% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11333.3%
Contains more IronIron +12000%
Contains more CopperCopper +23900%
Contains more ZincZinc +1322.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%
~equal in Sodium ~357mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9.3% 1.8% 0% 3% 3.7% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0.44%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 5.7% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +224400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +4325%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
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 CarbsCarbs +63.3%
Contains more WaterWater +264.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34033.3%
Contains more FatsFats +825.2%
Contains more OtherOther +138.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.065 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
37% 45% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1450.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4408.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butterscotch Reeses cups
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterscotch Reeses cups DV% diff.
Fats 3.3g 30.53g 42%
Saturated fat 2.065g 10.73g 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 5.5g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.845g 13.1g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 4.49mg 28%
Copper 0.001mg 0.24mg 27%
Phosphorus 1mg 161mg 23%
Protein 0.03g 10.24g 20%
Iron 0.01mg 1.21mg 15%
Magnesium 0mg 62mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.6g 14%
Folate 0µg 50µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.62mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.16mg 12%
Carbs 90.4g 55.36g 12%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.28mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg 11%
Potassium 3mg 343mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.1mg 8%
Calcium 4mg 78mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.11mg 7%
Calories 391kcal 515kcal 6%
Choline 0.8mg 35.4mg 6%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2µg 1%
Sodium 391mg 357mg 1%
Cholesterol 9mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin A 28µg 17µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 90.4g 51.76g N/A
Sugar 80.46g 47.17g N/A
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.15mg 0%
Manganese 0.001mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterscotch Reeses cups
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Butterscotch
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Butterscotch
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 Saturated fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.665g)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.