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Caramel vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Caramel and Reeses cups

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, however, Reeses cups has more Vitamin B3, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Reeses cups is 41% higher.
  • Reeses cups have 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Caramel. Caramel has 0.256mg of Vitamin B2, while Reeses cups have 0.11mg.
  • Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +76.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +264.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.3%
Contains more IronIron +764.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.2%

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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2933.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1150%
Contains more CholineCholine +342.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.62mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +39.1%
Contains more WaterWater +490.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.6%
Contains more FatsFats +276.9%
Contains more OtherOther +35%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 -76.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +749.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Reeses cups
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Caramel Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 382kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Protein 4.6g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 8.1g 30.53g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg Caramel
Net carbs 77g 51.76g Caramel
Carbs 77g 55.36g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 6mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 17mg 62mg Reeses cups
Calcium 138mg 78mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 343mg Reeses cups
Iron 0.14mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Sugar 65.5g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 0g 3.6g Reeses cups
Copper 0.018mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Zinc 0.44mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 114mg 161mg Reeses cups
Sodium 245mg 357mg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 12µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.15mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg Caramel
Selenium 1.8µg 1.4µg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.11mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.62mg
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.26µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2µg Reeses cups
Folate 4µg 50µg Reeses cups
Choline 8mg 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 2.476g 10.73g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 5.5g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
15%
Caramel
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.33g)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.