Ice cream vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ice cream and reeses cups
- Ice cream has more vitamin A; however, reeses cups are higher in vitamin B3, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, and folate.
- Reeses cups cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 27% more than ice cream.
- Reeses cups contain 7 times less cholesterol than ice cream. Ice cream contains 44mg of cholesterol, while reeses cups contain 6mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +342.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1244.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +943.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +594.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +290.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3770.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +36.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
10.24 g
Fats:
30.53 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
1.44 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +4136.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +177.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +134.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 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 | -36.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +341.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1116.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 5.5g | 34% |
| Fats | 11g | 30.53g | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 4.49mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 13.1g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.24mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 10.73g | 18% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 515kcal | 15% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 1.21mg | 14% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 10.24g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 6mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 3.6g | 12% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 357mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 62mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 55.36g | 11% |
| Folate | 5µg | 50µg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 17µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.11mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.16mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 161mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.26µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.28mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 78mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 343mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Choline | 26mg | 35.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 51.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 47.17g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
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
18%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.94g)
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.