Reeses cups vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between reeses cups and chocolate
- Reeses cups have more vitamin B3 and vitamin B1; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and zinc.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 88% more.
- Reeses cups contain 15 times more sodium than chocolate. Reeses cups contain 357mg of sodium, while chocolate contains 24mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | +39.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +135.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63% |
| Contains more IronIron | +562.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +328.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +540% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +519.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +305% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.24 g
Fats:
30.53 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
1.44 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.5% |
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Fats
~31.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.73 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.5 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +403.7% |
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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| Copper | 0.24mg | 1.028mg | 88% |
| Iron | 1.21mg | 8.02mg | 85% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 1.419mg | 62% |
| Saturated fat | 10.73g | 18.519g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.5g | 1.092g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.49mg | 0.725mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 62mg | 146mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 7g | 14% |
| Sodium | 357mg | 24mg | 14% |
| Folate | 50µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.025mg | 11% |
| Protein | 10.24g | 4.88g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.1g | 9.54g | 9% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.28mg | 2.01mg | 7% |
| Choline | 35.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.297mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 559mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 206mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 8.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Calories | 515kcal | 546kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 55.36g | 61.17g | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.26µg | 0.23µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Fats | 30.53g | 31.28g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 51.76g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.17g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals