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Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Calories
Mini chocolate peanut butter cups candy
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
3 piece (mini) of Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (31 g) has 160 calories. That works out to 515 calories per 100 g. It contains 18 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 8.8 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 45 mg of Phosphorus covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Nutrition Facts
Selected: 3 piece (mini) · 31 g
160
KCAL / 31G
Carbs
18g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
8.8g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 7% · Fat 49%
Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups nutrition facts table · 3 piece (mini) (31 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.8 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.57 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 79 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 3 Pieces of Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (mini) | 31 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 10 g | 52 kcal |
| 2 piece (mini) | 21 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 144 kcal |
| 5 piece (mini) | 52 g | 268 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 68 g | 350 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 515 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 140 g | 721 kcal |
Calculated from 515 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
What are Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups made of?
Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups have a chocolate coating and a peanut-butter filling, along with sugar and other ingredients. Formulas can vary by market, so the ingredient list on the package is the best guide for the version you have.
Are Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups gluten-free?
Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are labeled gluten-free in the product information provided for this page. If you have celiac disease or a serious sensitivity, check the package for the specific product sold in your market.
Are Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups vegan?
No, Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are not vegan because they contain milk ingredients in the chocolate. Choose a plant-based chocolate-and-peanut-butter candy if you avoid all animal-derived ingredients.
Can dogs eat Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups?
No, dogs should not eat Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs, and the candy is also rich in sugar and fat. Contact a veterinarian promptly if your dog eats any.
Can you freeze Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups?
Yes, you can freeze Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in an airtight container. Let them warm up before eating so the chocolate is not rock-hard, and keep them wrapped while thawing to limit condensation.
How should you store Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups?
Store Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat. Keep the package sealed to protect their texture, and use the date printed on the package as your guide for freshness.
What is the difference between Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and regular Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups?
Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are smaller individual versions of the chocolate-and-peanut-butter candy. Regular Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups come as larger cups, while the mini format is made up of bite-size pieces.
Why do Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups sometimes turn white?
A whitish coating on Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups is usually chocolate bloom, caused when fat or sugar moves to the surface after temperature changes. It can affect appearance and texture, but by itself does not prove the candy has spoiled.
Can you melt Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in the microwave?
Yes, melt Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups using short microwave bursts and stir between them, since small pieces can scorch quickly. The peanut-butter filling may keep the melted mixture from becoming completely smooth.
Do Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups contain caffeine?
Yes, Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups contain a small amount of naturally occurring caffeine from the chocolate. The exact amount is not listed in the provided nutrition details, so they should not be treated as caffeine-free.
Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
0.74mg · 5% DV
Vitamin E
0.65mg · 4% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
B5
0.14mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
45mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
16mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.09mg · 4% DV
Sodium
79mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
79mg · 2% DV
Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
To burn the 160 calories in 3 piece (mini) (31 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups?
Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are bite-sized candies with a peanut butter centre enclosed in a chocolate shell. They come from the American Reese’s brand and are a miniature version of its familiar peanut butter cups.
The chocolate is sweet, while the soft, creamy filling has a rich roasted-peanut flavour and a slight savoury edge. In the US, they’re often eaten as a small treat, shared from a bag, or used as a topping for desserts; elsewhere, they pair just as easily with coffee or a cup of tea. They’re energy-dense, with most of their energy coming from carbohydrates and fat, and provide 9.5 g of protein per 100 g. A few pieces alongside fruit can make for a more balanced snack.
How Nutritious Is Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Processed?
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.57g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.89g
Omega 6:3 ratio 180:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (180:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.