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Reeses cups vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are reeses cups and corn syrup different?

  • Reeses cups have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, fiber, magnesium, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and zinc than corn syrup.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for reeses cups is 54% higher.
  • Corn syrup has less saturated fat.

Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Syrups, corn, dark are the varieties used 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.
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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +675%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +679.5%
Contains more IronIron +227%
Contains more CopperCopper +352.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1363.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%

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% 5.7% 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% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.2%
~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +507.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1428.5%

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 Corn syrup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reeses cups Corn syrup DV% diff.
Saturated fat 10.73g 0g 49%
Fats 30.53g 0g 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g 0g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 13.1g 0g 33%
Vitamin B3 4.49mg 0.02mg 28%
Copper 0.24mg 0.053mg 21%
Phosphorus 161mg 11mg 21%
Protein 10.24g 0g 20%
Fiber 3.6g 0g 14%
Magnesium 62mg 8mg 13%
Folate 50µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.023mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.011mg 12%
Calories 515kcal 286kcal 11%
Zinc 1.28mg 0.04mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg 11%
Iron 1.21mg 0.37mg 11%
Sodium 357mg 155mg 9%
Potassium 343mg 44mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.009mg 8%
Carbs 55.36g 77.59g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.009mg 7%
Calcium 78mg 18mg 6%
Choline 35.4mg 13.3mg 4%
Manganese 0mg 0.1mg 4%
Selenium 1.4µg 2.9µg 3%
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg 2%
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.76g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 47.17g 77.59g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reeses cups Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Reeses cups
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.73g)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.