Macaroon vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are macaroon and reeses cups different?
- Macaroon is higher in selenium; however, reeses cups are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, magnesium, calcium, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 47% higher.
- Macaroon contains 5 times more selenium than reeses cups. While macaroon contains 6.8µg of selenium, reeses cups contain only 1.4µg.
- Reeses cups have less saturated fat.
Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +385.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1460% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +178.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1940.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +81.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +289% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.02 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
61.22 g
Water:
11.5 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
10.24 g
Fats:
30.53 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
1.44 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +698.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +239.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.1% |
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Carbs
~55.36g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
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 | -46.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +713.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +579% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.099g | 10.73g | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 5.5g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 13.1g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 4.49mg | 27% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 10.24g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 161mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.16mg | 12% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 30.53g | 12% |
| Folate | 3µg | 50µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.26µg | 11% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 1.4µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 62mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 78mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 343mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 3.6g | 6% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 357mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 1.28mg | 5% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 35.4mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 1.21mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Calories | 460kcal | 515kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 55.36g | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 51.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 47.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)