Reeses cups vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Reeses cups and Snickers different?
- Reeses cups have more Fiber, and Iron than Snickers.
- Reeses cups contain 2 times more Fiber than Snickers. While Reeses cups contain 3.6g of Fiber, Snickers contains only 1.9g.
- Snickers has less Sodium.
Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +114.3% |
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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:
6.86 g
Fats:
24.38 g
Carbs:
62.85 g
Water:
4.47 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +210.4% |
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
12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -15.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 515kcal | 488kcal |
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| Protein | 10.24g | 6.86g |
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| Fats | 30.53g | 24.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 51.76g | 60.95g |
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| Carbs | 55.36g | 62.85g |
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| Cholesterol | 6mg | 9mg |
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| Magnesium | 62mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 343mg |
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| Iron | 1.21mg | 0.68mg |
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| Sugar | 47.17g | 46.54g |
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 1.9g |
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| Copper | 0.24mg |
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| Zinc | 1.28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 161mg |
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| Sodium | 357mg | 189mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Selenium | 1.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.49mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 50µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.394g |
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| Choline | 35.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.73g | 12.703g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 13.1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.5g |
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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.973g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins