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Reeses cups vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Reeses cups and Pectin

  • Reeses cups are richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B12, while Pectin is higher in Fiber, Copper, and Iron.
  • Reeses cups covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 53% more than Pectin.
  • Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix.

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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%
Pectin
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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% 2.1% 0.62% 102% 140% 13% 0.86% 26% 9.1% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1014.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4800%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +124%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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%
Pectin
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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% 0.18% 0% 0% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Pectin
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90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3313.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10076.7%
Contains more OtherOther +710%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.3%
Contains more WaterWater +504.2%

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
Pectin
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33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +130900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6011.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reeses cups Pectin Opinion
Calories 515kcal 325kcal Reeses cups
Protein 10.24g 0.3g Reeses cups
Fats 30.53g 0.3g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Reeses cups
Net carbs 51.76g 81.8g Pectin
Carbs 55.36g 90.4g Pectin
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Pectin
Magnesium 62mg 1mg Reeses cups
Calcium 78mg 7mg Reeses cups
Potassium 343mg 7mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.21mg 2.71mg Pectin
Sugar 47.17g Pectin
Fiber 3.6g 8.6g Pectin
Copper 0.24mg 0.42mg Pectin
Zinc 1.28mg 0.47mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 161mg 2mg Reeses cups
Sodium 357mg 200mg Pectin
Vitamin A 56IU 3IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.15mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0mg 0.07mg Pectin
Selenium 1.4µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.008mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.06mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 4.49mg 0.005mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.01mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2µg Reeses cups
Folate 50µg 1µg Reeses cups
Choline 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 10.73g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g 0.01g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g 0.09g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Reeses cups Pectin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Reeses cups
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

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?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pectin
Pectin contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.