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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.
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%
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +908.8%
Contains more IronIron +656.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1728.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +794.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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%
Icing
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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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1940.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1027.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +525%
Contains more CholineCholine +1439.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
~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
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +88.1%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.6%
Contains more WaterWater +946.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 g
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +169.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reeses cups Icing Opinion
Calories 515kcal 418kcal Reeses cups
Protein 10.24g 0g Reeses cups
Fats 30.53g 16.23g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Reeses cups
Net carbs 51.76g 67.89g Icing
Carbs 55.36g 67.89g Icing
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Icing
Magnesium 62mg 1mg Reeses cups
Calcium 78mg 3mg Reeses cups
Potassium 343mg 34mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.21mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Sugar 47.17g 63.1g Reeses cups
Fiber 3.6g 0g Reeses cups
Copper 0.24mg 0mg Reeses cups
Zinc 1.28mg 0.07mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 161mg 18mg Reeses cups
Sodium 357mg 184mg Icing
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.53mg Icing
Selenium 1.4µg 0.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2µg 13µg Icing
Folate 50µg 8µg Reeses cups
Choline 35.4mg 2.3mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 10.73g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g 4.86g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reeses cups Icing
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
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
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.