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Maple syrup vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Maple syrup and Reeses cups

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Reeses cups has more Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, and Folate.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily need of Manganese 126% more than Reeses cups.
  • Maple syrup contains 12 times more Vitamin B2 than Reeses cups. While Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, Reeses cups contain only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Maple syrup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 CalciumCalcium +30.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +195.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more IronIron +1000%
Contains more CopperCopper +1233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%

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% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +1054.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5443.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2112.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +21.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2149.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25500%
Contains more FatsFats +50783.3%
Contains more OtherOther +417%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +118990.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32252.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 260kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Protein 0.04g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 0.06g 30.53g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Reeses cups
Net carbs 67.04g 51.76g Maple syrup
Carbs 67.04g 55.36g Maple syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Maple syrup
Magnesium 21mg 62mg Reeses cups
Calcium 102mg 78mg Maple syrup
Potassium 212mg 343mg Reeses cups
Iron 0.11mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Sugar 60.46g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 0g 3.6g Reeses cups
Copper 0.018mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Zinc 1.47mg 1.28mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 2mg 161mg Reeses cups
Sodium 12mg 357mg Maple syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Reeses cups
Manganese 2.908mg 0mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 1.4µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.11mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Reeses cups
Folate 0µg 50µg Reeses cups
Choline 1.6mg 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 0.007g 10.73g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 5.5g Reeses cups
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $4)
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?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.723g)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.