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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.
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
7
:
3
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Iron +146.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1450%
Contains more Phosphorus +747.4%
Contains more Potassium +345.5%
Contains more Zinc +2033.3%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Reeses cups
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Iron +146.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1450%
Contains more Phosphorus +747.4%
Contains more Potassium +345.5%
Contains more Zinc +2033.3%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
10
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2833.3%
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%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
3
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +2667.6%
Contains more Fats +43514.3%
Contains more Other +956.5%
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Water +2016%
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
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +2667.6%
Contains more Fats +43514.3%
Contains more Other +956.5%
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Water +2016%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
2
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34373.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Reeses cups
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.5 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34373.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reeses cups Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 51.76g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 10.24g 0.37g Reeses cups
Fats 30.53g 0.07g Reeses cups
Carbs 55.36g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 515kcal 278kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 47.17g 48.5g Reeses cups
Fiber 3.6g 1.1g Reeses cups
Calcium 78mg 20mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.21mg 0.49mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 62mg 4mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 161mg 19mg Reeses cups
Potassium 343mg 77mg Reeses cups
Sodium 357mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 1.28mg 0.06mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.24mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0mg 0.04mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 1.4µg 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.12mg Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0.3mg 8.8mg 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
Folate 50µg 11µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg 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
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 10.73g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g 0.038g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g 0g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Reeses cups Fruit preserves
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
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 contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
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.