Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
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What it is
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are a popular candy consisting of a chocolate-flavored shell filled with a sweet, creamy peanut butter center. They are manufactured by The Hershey Company and are often used as a component in other food products. When used as an ingredient, they are typically chopped or crumbled pieces of the original candy.
Why it's used
Manufacturers incorporate Reese's Peanut Butter Cups into other foods primarily to add their distinctive chocolate and peanut butter flavor and texture. They also leverage the candy's brand recognition. Common applications include cookies, frozen desserts, cakes, and snack cakes.
Health notes
As a composite food product, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are not regulated by the FDA as a single food additive. Their nutritional profile includes significant amounts of added sugars and fats. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advise no recommended amount of added sugars and suggest limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories. The FDA's Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg. There are no specific JECFA or EFSA evaluations for Reese's Peanut Butter Cups as an ingredient.
Allergen info
This ingredient contains peanuts, milk, and soy, which are all major allergens identified by the FDA.
Products containing Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Decadent Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, Decadent Peanut Butter
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
469kcal
9.4Protein
25Fat
56.2Carbs
The Brownie Baker, Inc.
Peanut Butter Cup Cookie, Peanut Butter
High in sodium — 22% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 68% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving
451kcal
7.1Protein
17.7Fat
60.2Carbs
The Brownie Baker, Inc.
Peanut Butter Cup Gourmet Cookie, Peanut Butter Cup
High in sodium — 22% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 68% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving
451kcal
7.1Protein
17.7Fat
60.2Carbs
Rich Products Corporation
Premium Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake, Peanut Butter
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving
262kcal
4.8Protein
14.6Fat
27.2Carbs
The Schwan Food Company
Creme Pie In A Chocolaty Cookie Crust
High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving
410kcal
6.0Protein
24.1Fat
44.6Carbs