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Fruit preserves vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fruit preserves and Reeses cups?

  • Reeses cups are richer than Fruit preserves in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Reeses cups' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 54% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fruit preserves are lower.

We used Jams and preserves 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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
3
:
7
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Iron +146.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1450%
Contains more Phosphorus +747.4%
Contains more Potassium +345.5%
Contains more Zinc +2033.3%
Contains more Copper +140%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Reeses cups
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Iron +146.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1450%
Contains more Phosphorus +747.4%
Contains more Potassium +345.5%
Contains more Zinc +2033.3%
Contains more Copper +140%

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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
1
:
10
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Vitamin C +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Reeses cups
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 1% 40% 26% 85% 38% 24% 38% 33% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
2
:
3
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Water +2016%
Contains more Protein +2667.6%
Contains more Fats +43514.3%
Contains more Other +956.5%
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Reeses cups
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 Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Water +2016%
Contains more Protein +2667.6%
Contains more Fats +43514.3%
Contains more Other +956.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
1
:
2
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34373.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Reeses cups
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.5 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34373.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruit preserves Reeses cups Opinion
Net carbs 67.76g 51.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 0.37g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 0.07g 30.53g Reeses cups
Carbs 68.86g 55.36g Fruit preserves
Calories 278kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 48.5g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 1.1g 3.6g Reeses cups
Calcium 20mg 78mg Reeses cups
Iron 0.49mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 4mg 62mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 19mg 161mg Reeses cups
Potassium 77mg 343mg Reeses cups
Sodium 32mg 357mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.06mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.1mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0.04mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 2µg 1.4µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.15mg Reeses cups
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0.3mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Folate 11µg 50µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Reeses cups
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g 10.73g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves Reeses cups
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Fruit preserves
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.72g)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.