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 from 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 515kcal | 286kcal |
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| Protein | 10.24g | 0g |
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| Fats | 30.53g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 51.76g | 77.59g |
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| Carbs | 55.36g | 77.59g |
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| Cholesterol | 6mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 62mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 343mg | 44mg |
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| Iron | 1.21mg | 0.37mg |
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| Sugar | 47.17g | 77.59g |
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.24mg | 0.053mg |
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| Zinc | 1.28mg | 0.04mg |
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| Phosphorus | 161mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 357mg | 155mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Selenium | 1.4µg | 2.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.49mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.26µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 50µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 35.4mg | 13.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.73g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 13.1g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.5g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.73g)