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Reeses cups vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Reeses cups and Caramel

  • Reeses cups have more Vitamin B3, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Caramel have more Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Reeses cups is 41% higher.
  • Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Candies, caramels.

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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.
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
6
:
4
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Iron +764.3%
Contains more Magnesium +264.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +60.3%
Contains more Zinc +190.9%
Contains more Copper +1233.3%
Contains more Calcium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Reeses cups
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +764.3%
Contains more Magnesium +264.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +60.3%
Contains more Zinc +190.9%
Contains more Copper +1233.3%
Contains more Calcium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
6
:
4
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2933.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.62
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
Reeses cups
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 1% 40% 26% 85% 38% 24% 38% 33% 5%
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2933.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +1150%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.62
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
3
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Protein +122.6%
Contains more Fats +276.9%
Contains more Other +35%
Contains more Carbs +39.1%
Contains more Water +490.3%
Reeses cups
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Caramel
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +122.6%
Contains more Fats +276.9%
Contains more Other +35%
Contains more Carbs +39.1%
Contains more Water +490.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
2
:
1
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +749.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Reeses cups
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.5 g
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +749.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reeses cups Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 51.76g 77g Caramel
Protein 10.24g 4.6g Reeses cups
Fats 30.53g 8.1g Reeses cups
Carbs 55.36g 77g Caramel
Calories 515kcal 382kcal Reeses cups
Sugar 47.17g 65.5g Reeses cups
Fiber 3.6g 0g Reeses cups
Calcium 78mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 1.21mg 0.14mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 62mg 17mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 161mg 114mg Reeses cups
Potassium 343mg 214mg Reeses cups
Sodium 357mg 245mg Caramel
Zinc 1.28mg 0.44mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.24mg 0.018mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 1.4µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 56IU 42IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 12µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.103mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 4.49mg 0.148mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.62mg
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.056mg Reeses cups
Folate 50µg 4µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 2µg 1.8µg Reeses cups
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 6mg 7mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 10.73g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g 1.542g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g 3.478g Reeses cups

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is better in case of low diet
Reeses cups Caramel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Reeses cups
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Reeses cups
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.254g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.