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Reese's pieces vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Reese's pieces and Reeses cups

  • Reese's pieces are higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Reeses cups are richer in Iron, and Vitamin B12.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for Manganese is 48% higher.
  • Reese's pieces have 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Reeses cups. While Reese's pieces have 0.22mg of Vitamin B2, Reeses cups have only 0.11mg.
  • Reeses cups have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups.

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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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13%
Contains more IronIron +146.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
~equal in Potassium ~343mg

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 0% 0% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +560%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +195%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +136.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.62mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.1mg
~equal in Folate ~50µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.7%
Contains more FatsFats +23.3%
Contains more WaterWater +44%
Contains more OtherOther +27.2%
~equal in Carbs ~55.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +193.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Reese's pieces Reeses cups
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 497kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Protein 12.46g 10.24g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.77g 30.53g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Reeses cups
Net carbs 56.86g 51.76g Reese's pieces
Carbs 59.86g 55.36g Reese's pieces
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 88mg 62mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 69mg 78mg Reeses cups
Potassium 359mg 343mg Reese's pieces
Iron 0.49mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Sugar 53.25g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 3g 3.6g Reeses cups
Copper 0.41mg 0.24mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1.15mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 207mg 161mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 357mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0.15mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg 1.4µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.16mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 4.49mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.1mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2µg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg 50µg Reese's pieces
Choline 28.7mg 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 16.42g 10.73g Reeses cups
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces Reeses cups
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
29%
Reese's pieces
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/nutrients
  2. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.