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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (2) — 42g (2 cups)C
Snacks & Candy · #27 of 41

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (2)

42g (2 cups) · Candy Bars

49/100C tier
Calories21
Protein4g
Fiber1g
Sodium16mg
Sugar21g

Graded C — 49 out of 100, #27 of 41 snacks & candy. Low sodium carries the score (90/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: The best candy ever made — and still candy.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (42g (2 cups))
Calories21
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g15%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 160mg7%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 4g8%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 49

Low sodium ×2090
Low saturated fat ×2076
Low sugar ×2060
Protein ×2013
Fiber ×108
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#27 of 41 in Snacks & Candy. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (2) healthy?

It grades C — 49 out of 100, #27 of 41 snacks & candy in our system. The best candy ever made — and still candy.

How many calories are in Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (2)?

21 calories per serving (42g (2 cups)). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (2) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.