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Maple sugar vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between maple sugar and reeses cups

  • Maple sugar is richer in manganese and zinc, while reeses cups are higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily manganese needs 192% more than reeses cups.
  • Maple sugar has 5 times more zinc than reeses cups. Maple sugar has 6.06mg of zinc, while reeses cups have 1.28mg.
  • Maple sugar is lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, maple 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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
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 +15.4%
Contains more IronIron +33.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +373.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +226.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5266.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%

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% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11125%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1585.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 CarbsCarbs +64.2%
Contains more WaterWater +455.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10140%
Contains more FatsFats +15165%
Contains more OtherOther +203.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20368.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Reeses cups DV% diff.
Manganese 4.422mg 0mg 192%
Saturated fat 0.036g 10.73g 49%
Fats 0.2g 30.53g 47%
Zinc 6.06mg 1.28mg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 5.5g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 13.1g 33%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 4.49mg 28%
Phosphorus 3mg 161mg 23%
Protein 0.1g 10.24g 20%
Copper 0.099mg 0.24mg 16%
Sodium 11mg 357mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.6g 14%
Folate 0µg 50µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.16mg 13%
Carbs 90.9g 55.36g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.62mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg 11%
Magnesium 19mg 62mg 10%
Calories 354kcal 515kcal 8%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.11mg 7%
Choline 2.1mg 35.4mg 6%
Iron 1.61mg 1.21mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Potassium 274mg 343mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg 1%
Calcium 90mg 78mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 90.9g 51.76g N/A
Sugar 84.87g 47.17g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.694g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.