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Gumdrop vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gumdrop and Reeses cups?

  • Gumdrop has less Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B5 than Reeses cups.
  • Reeses cups' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 54% higher.

We used Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups types in this comparison.

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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 0.71% 0.9% 0.44% 15% 4% 0% 0.43% 5.7% 1.3% 4.4%
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 less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6760%
Contains more IronIron +202.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%

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% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 3% 0.19% 0.72% 1.2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 3.4% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44800%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 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 +78.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +44%
Contains more OtherOther +2330%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gumdrop Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 396kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Protein 0g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 0g 30.53g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Reeses cups
Net carbs 98.8g 51.76g Gumdrop
Carbs 98.9g 55.36g Gumdrop
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Gumdrop
Magnesium 1mg 62mg Reeses cups
Calcium 3mg 78mg Reeses cups
Potassium 5mg 343mg Reeses cups
Iron 0.4mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Sugar 58.97g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 0.1g 3.6g Reeses cups
Copper 0.012mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Zinc 0mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 1mg 161mg Reeses cups
Sodium 44mg 357mg Gumdrop
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0.01mg 0mg Gumdrop
Selenium 0.8µg 1.4µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 0.01mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.012mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Reeses cups
Folate 0µg 50µg Reeses cups
Choline 0mg 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 0g 10.73g Gumdrop
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gumdrop 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%
Gumdrop
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Gumdrop
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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 Cholesterol?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop 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. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.