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Reeses cups vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Reeses cups and Icing

  • Reeses cups are richer in Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, while Icing is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Reeses cups covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 39% more than Icing.
  • Icing is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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.
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
8
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Iron +656.3%
Contains more Magnesium +6100%
Contains more Phosphorus +794.4%
Contains more Potassium +908.8%
Contains more Zinc +1728.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains less Sodium -48.5%
Reeses cups
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +2500%
Contains more Iron +656.3%
Contains more Magnesium +6100%
Contains more Phosphorus +794.4%
Contains more Potassium +908.8%
Contains more Zinc +1728.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
Contains less Sodium -48.5%

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.
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
8
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1940.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +525%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Reeses cups
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 1% 40% 26% 85% 38% 24% 38% 33% 5%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1940.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +525%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +88.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Water +946.5%
Reeses cups
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +88.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Water +946.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.6%
Reeses cups
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.5 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.6%

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 Icing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reeses cups Icing Opinion
Net carbs 51.76g 67.89g Icing
Protein 10.24g 0g Reeses cups
Fats 30.53g 16.23g Reeses cups
Carbs 55.36g 67.89g Icing
Calories 515kcal 418kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 47.17g 63.1g Reeses cups
Fiber 3.6g 0g Reeses cups
Calcium 78mg 3mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.21mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 62mg 1mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 161mg 18mg Reeses cups
Potassium 343mg 34mg Reeses cups
Sodium 357mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 1.28mg 0.07mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.24mg 0mg Reeses cups
Selenium 1.4µg 0.1µg Reeses cups
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.01mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 4.49mg 0.22mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.055mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0mg Reeses cups
Folate 50µg 8µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2µg 13µg Icing
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Icing
Saturated Fat 10.73g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g 4.86g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g 7.951g Icing

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Reeses cups Icing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Reeses cups
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.756g)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.