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Nougat vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nougat and reeses cups?

  • Nougat is richer in vitamin E and manganese, yet reeses cups are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, folate, and vitamin B5.
  • Reeses cups' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 45% higher.
  • Nougat contains less saturated fat.

We used Candies, nougat, with almonds 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.
Nougat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
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 -90.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +226.7%
Contains more IronIron +105.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +204.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.7%

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.
Nougat
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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% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
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 EVitamin E +1746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +839.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +594.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.3mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
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3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 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 +66.9%
Contains more WaterWater +49.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +207.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1728.1%
Contains more OtherOther +428.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Reeses cups DV% diff.
Fats 1.67g 30.53g 44%
Saturated fat 1.667g 10.73g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.5g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 13.1g 33%
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 4.49mg 25%
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.15mg 17%
Phosphorus 55mg 161mg 15%
Protein 3.33g 10.24g 14%
Sodium 33mg 357mg 14%
Manganese 0.304mg 0mg 13%
Copper 0.134mg 0.24mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.16mg 12%
Carbs 92.39g 55.36g 12%
Folate 5µg 50µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.62mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.26µg 10%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.28mg 8%
Iron 0.59mg 1.21mg 8%
Potassium 105mg 343mg 7%
Magnesium 32mg 62mg 7%
Calories 398kcal 515kcal 6%
Choline 5.1mg 35.4mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.1mg 6%
Calcium 32mg 78mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Selenium 2.6µg 1.4µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Fiber 3.3g 3.6g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 89.09g 51.76g N/A
Sugar 44.97g 47.17g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat 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
9%
Nougat
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.063g)

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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.