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Pretzel vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pretzel and Reeses cups?

  • Pretzel is higher in Manganese, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Reeses cups are higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Reeses cups' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 52% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Reeses cups are lower.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
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 IronIron +278.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +188.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.2%

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 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 CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40%
Contains more FolateFolate +232%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +20%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 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 CarbsCarbs +45.2%
Contains more WaterWater +117.4%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%
Contains more FatsFats +942%
~equal in Protein ~10.24g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 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 -96.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1701.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +326%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 384kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Protein 10.04g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 2.93g 30.53g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0.3mg Pretzel
Net carbs 76.99g 51.76g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 55.36g Pretzel
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 62mg Reeses cups
Calcium 27mg 78mg Reeses cups
Potassium 223mg 343mg Reeses cups
Iron 4.58mg 1.21mg Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 47.17g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 3.6g Reeses cups
Copper 0.156mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Zinc 1.04mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 161mg Reeses cups
Sodium 1240mg 357mg Reeses cups
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.15mg Pretzel
Manganese 1.015mg 0mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 1.4µg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.16mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.11mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 4.49mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2µg Pretzel
Folate 166µg 50µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g 0g Reeses cups
Choline 29.5mg 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 0.391g 10.73g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 5.5g Reeses cups
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Reeses cups
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
37%
Pretzel
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.339g)
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.