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Chocolate ice cream vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chocolate ice cream and reeses cups

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin A, while reeses cups are higher in vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, folate, and magnesium.
  • Reeses cups cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 27% more than chocolate ice cream.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 7 times more vitamin A than reeses cups. Chocolate ice cream has 118µg of vitamin A, while reeses cups have 17µg.
  • Reeses cups are lower in cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, chocolate 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 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 more CalciumCalcium +39.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.8%
Contains more IronIron +30.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.5%

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +594.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +212.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 WaterWater +3768.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +169.5%
Contains more FatsFats +177.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.3%
Contains more OtherOther +86.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 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 -36.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +308.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1241.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Reeses cups DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 5.5g 34%
Fats 11g 30.53g 30%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 4.49mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 13.1g 25%
Saturated fat 6.8g 10.73g 18%
Calories 216kcal 515kcal 15%
Protein 3.8g 10.24g 13%
Copper 0.135mg 0.24mg 12%
Sodium 76mg 357mg 12%
Vitamin A 118µg 17µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.16mg 10%
Fiber 1.2g 3.6g 10%
Carbs 28.2g 55.36g 9%
Folate 16µg 50µg 9%
Cholesterol 34mg 6mg 9%
Phosphorus 107mg 161mg 8%
Magnesium 29mg 62mg 8%
Zinc 0.58mg 1.28mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.11mg 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 0mg 6%
Iron 0.93mg 1.21mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.1mg 3%
Potassium 249mg 343mg 3%
Calcium 109mg 78mg 3%
Selenium 2.5µg 1.4µg 2%
Choline 22.5mg 35.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.62mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.26µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2µg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 27g 51.76g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 47.17g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.93g)
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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.