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 is 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.04 g
Fats:
2.93 g
Carbs:
80.39 g
Water:
3.13 g
Other:
3.51 g
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% |
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Protein
~10.24g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.291 g
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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 10.73g | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0mg | 44% |
| Fats | 2.93g | 30.53g | 42% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 1.21mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1240mg | 357mg | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 13.1g | 31% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Folate | 166µg | 50µg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 5.5g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.16mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.11mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.26µg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.24mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 62mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 55.36g | 8% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 515kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.62mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 1.4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 4.49mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 78mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 161mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 343mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 1.28mg | 2% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 35.4mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 3.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 10.04g | 10.24g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 51.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.21g | 47.17g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
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
37%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reeses cups contains less Sodium (difference - 883mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.339g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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