Reeses cups vs. Milky way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between reeses cups and milky way
- Milky way has less vitamin B3, phosphorus, folate, fiber, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and iron.
- Reeses cups cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 27% more than milky way.
- Milky way contains 13 times less folate than reeses cups. Reeses cups contain 50µg of folate, while milky way contains 4µg.
- Milky way has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar.
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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 | +210% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +176.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +146.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.2% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2815.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +114.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +82.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +493.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +80% |
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:
4.01 g
Fats:
17.23 g
Carbs:
71.17 g
Water:
6.3 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +337.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.73 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.5 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.26 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +487.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2015.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.5g | 0.26g | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.49mg | 0.154mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.1g | 2.23g | 27% |
| Fats | 30.53g | 17.23g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 67mg | 13% |
| Folate | 50µg | 4µg | 12% |
| Protein | 10.24g | 4.01g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.046mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 62mg | 20mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.24mg | 0.147mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 1g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.155mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.21mg | 0.49mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 357mg | 167mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.014mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 124mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 10.73g | 12.016g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.147mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.28mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.89mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 55.36g | 71.17g | 5% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 115mg | 4% |
| Choline | 35.4mg | 16.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.26µg | 0.18µg | 3% |
| Calories | 515kcal | 456kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 31µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 3.6µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.76g | 70.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.17g | 59.69g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.206g | N/A |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.286g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milky way contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.