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Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter and reeses cups

  • Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter is higher in copper, manganese, iron, and magnesium; however, reeses cups are richer in vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter's daily need coverage for copper is 51% higher.
  • Reeses cups have less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter 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 82% 9.6% 32% 117% 233% 44% 57% 1.4% 104% 17%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +85.5%
Contains more IronIron +158.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +191.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22%
~equal in Potassium ~343mg

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% 1% 0% 0% 14% 21% 8% 6.3% 12% 0% 0% 2.3% 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% 5.7% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +951.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +490.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1566.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 30% 63% 2%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 29.7 g
Carbs: 63.4 g
Water: 0.7 g
Other: 2 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 +14.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.8%
Contains more WaterWater +105.7%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%
~equal in Fats ~30.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.53 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.95 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 -38.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter Reeses cups DV% diff.
Copper 0.7mg 0.24mg 51%
Manganese 0.8mg 0mg 35%
Saturated fat 17.53g 10.73g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.95g 5.5g 30%
Vitamin B3 0.427mg 4.49mg 25%
Iron 3.13mg 1.21mg 24%
Sodium 11mg 357mg 15%
Caffeine 62mg 7mg 14%
Magnesium 115mg 62mg 13%
Folate 3µg 50µg 12%
Protein 4.2g 10.24g 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.105mg 0.62mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.16mg 9%
Fiber 5.9g 3.6g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 9.93g 13.1g 8%
Choline 35.4mg 6%
Calcium 32mg 78mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.1mg 4%
Phosphorus 132mg 161mg 4%
Cholesterol 18mg 6mg 4%
Zinc 1.62mg 1.28mg 3%
Selenium 3.2µg 1.4µg 3%
Carbs 63.4g 55.36g 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Calories 477kcal 515kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin A 3µg 17µg 2%
Fats 29.7g 30.53g 1%
Potassium 365mg 343mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 57.5g 51.76g N/A
Sugar 47.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.063mg 0%
Threonine 0.168mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0%
Lysine 0.212mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.204mg 0%
Valine 0.254mg 0%
Histidine 0.073mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter Reeses cups
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
5%
Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.8g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter
Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter
Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter
Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169690/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.