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Candies, sugar-coated almonds vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are candies, sugar-coated almonds and reeses cups different?

  • Candies, sugar-coated almonds is richer in vitamin E, manganese, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B2, while reeses cups are higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Candies, sugar-coated almonds covers your daily need for vitamin E, 81% more than reeses cups.
  • Candies, sugar-coated almonds is lower in saturated fat.

Candies, sugar-coated almonds and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 98% 30% 23% 71% 195% 43% 71% 1.7% 146% 9.3%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +121%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.2%
Contains more IronIron +57%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg

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% 247% 0% 13% 62% 19% 9.4% 14% 0% 0% 11% 14%
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 +8140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +349%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +297.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 18% 68% 2%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 17.93 g
Carbs: 68.26 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 1.51 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 +23.3%
Contains more WaterWater +59.7%
Contains more FatsFats +70.3%
Contains more OtherOther +60.9%
~equal in Protein ~10.24g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 67% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.904 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 -81.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~13.1g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candies, sugar-coated almonds Reeses cups DV% diff.
Vitamin E 12.36mg 0.15mg 81%
Manganese 1.121mg 0mg 49%
Saturated fat 1.948g 10.73g 40%
Copper 0.586mg 0.24mg 38%
Vitamin B3 1mg 4.49mg 22%
Fats 17.93g 30.53g 19%
Magnesium 137mg 62mg 18%
Sodium 13mg 357mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.11mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.904g 5.5g 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.16mg 9%
Iron 1.9mg 1.21mg 9%
Folate 15µg 50µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.156mg 0.62mg 9%
Fiber 2.5g 3.6g 4%
Carbs 68.26g 55.36g 4%
Zinc 1.56mg 1.28mg 3%
Potassium 255mg 343mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.1mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 12.078g 13.1g 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg 2%
Choline 26mg 35.4mg 2%
Calories 474kcal 515kcal 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Calcium 100mg 78mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Selenium 1.7µg 1.4µg 1%
Phosphorus 166mg 161mg 1%
Protein 10g 10.24g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 65.76g 51.76g N/A
Sugar 62.5g 47.17g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candies, sugar-coated almonds 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
30%
Candies, sugar-coated almonds
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Candies, sugar-coated almonds
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.33g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candies, sugar-coated almonds
Candies, sugar-coated almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candies, sugar-coated almonds
Candies, sugar-coated almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candies, sugar-coated almonds
Candies, sugar-coated almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.782g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candies, sugar-coated almonds
Candies, sugar-coated almonds 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, sugar-coated almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170656/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.