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Reeses cups vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Reeses cups and Fruit preserves?

  • Reeses cups are richer than Fruit preserves in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Reeses cups' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 54% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fruit preserves are lower.

We used Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Jams and preserves types 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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.5%
Contains more IronIron +146.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +140%
Contains more ZincZinc +2033.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +747.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.9%

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%
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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +354.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2833.3%
~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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2667.6%
Contains more FatsFats +43514.3%
Contains more OtherOther +956.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2016%

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
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34373.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%

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 Fruit preserves
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 Fruit preserves Opinion
Calories 515kcal 278kcal Reeses cups
Protein 10.24g 0.37g Reeses cups
Fats 30.53g 0.07g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0.3mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Net carbs 51.76g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Carbs 55.36g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 62mg 4mg Reeses cups
Calcium 78mg 20mg Reeses cups
Potassium 343mg 77mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.21mg 0.49mg Reeses cups
Sugar 47.17g 48.5g Reeses cups
Fiber 3.6g 1.1g Reeses cups
Copper 0.24mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Zinc 1.28mg 0.06mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 161mg 19mg Reeses cups
Sodium 357mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.12mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0mg 0.04mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 1.4µg 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.016mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.076mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 4.49mg 0.036mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.02mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.02mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Reeses cups
Folate 50µg 11µg Reeses cups
Choline 35.4mg 10.2mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 10.73g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g 0.038g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g 0g Reeses cups
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Reeses cups Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Reeses cups
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
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?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.72g)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.