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

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The main differences between Reeses cups and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar contains less Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Folate, and Zinc than Reeses cups.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Reeses cups is 54% higher.
  • Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Sugars, brown.

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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 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +588.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.9%
Contains more IronIron +70.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +410.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +4166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3925%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~83mg

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 1% 3.4% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
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% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3981.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +369.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4900%
Contains more CholineCholine +1439.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +8433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +440%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.2%
~equal in Water ~1.34g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reeses cups Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 515kcal 380kcal Reeses cups
Protein 10.24g 0.12g Reeses cups
Fats 30.53g 0g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Reeses cups
Net carbs 51.76g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 55.36g 98.09g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 62mg 9mg Reeses cups
Calcium 78mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 343mg 133mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.21mg 0.71mg Reeses cups
Sugar 47.17g 97.02g Reeses cups
Fiber 3.6g 0g Reeses cups
Copper 0.24mg 0.047mg Reeses cups
Zinc 1.28mg 0.03mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 161mg 4mg Reeses cups
Sodium 357mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.4µg 1.2µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 4.49mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.132mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.041mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Reeses cups
Folate 50µg 1µg Reeses cups
Choline 35.4mg 2.3mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 10.73g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g 0g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g 0g Reeses cups
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

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is better in case of low diet
Reeses cups Brown sugar
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
24%
Reeses cups
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Reeses cups
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.73g)
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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.