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Candy bar vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between candy bar and reeses cups?

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin E, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and magnesium, yet reeses cups are higher in vitamin B12.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11762% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in candy bar is lower.

We used Candies, peanut bar and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups types 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 +77.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +222.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +235.7%
Contains more IronIron +24.7%
~equal in Calcium ~78mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152900%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +51.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.8%
Contains more OtherOther +35%
~equal in Fats ~30.53g
~equal in Water ~1.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 -56.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Reeses cups DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.1mg 11762%
Copper 0.774mg 0.24mg 59%
Manganese 1.243mg 0mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 5.5g 34%
Saturated fat 4.678g 10.73g 28%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.15mg 26%
Zinc 3.94mg 1.28mg 24%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 4.49mg 21%
Phosphorus 308mg 161mg 21%
Protein 15.5g 10.24g 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg 11%
Magnesium 110mg 62mg 11%
Sodium 156mg 357mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 13.1g 9%
Folate 75µg 50µg 6%
Selenium 4.7µg 1.4µg 6%
Fats 33.7g 30.53g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.16mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.62mg 4%
Iron 0.97mg 1.21mg 3%
Carbs 47.4g 55.36g 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.11mg 2%
Fiber 4.1g 3.6g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Potassium 407mg 343mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Choline 29.4mg 35.4mg 1%
Calories 522kcal 515kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 51.76g N/A
Calcium 78mg 78mg 0%
Sugar 42.22g 47.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.052g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.