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Caramello vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Caramello and Reeses cups

  • Caramello has more Calcium, however, Reeses cups are higher in Fiber, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Caramello covers your daily Calcium needs 13% more than Reeses cups.
  • Reeses cups contain 5 times less Cholesterol than Caramello. Caramello contains 27mg of Cholesterol, while Reeses cups contain 6mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar 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 0% 64% 30% 41% 0% 0% 64% 16% 0% 0%
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 +173.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.8%
Contains more IronIron +11%
~equal in Potassium ~343mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~161mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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 5.7% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +441.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 21% 64% 7% 2%
Protein: 6.19 g
Fats: 21.19 g
Carbs: 63.81 g
Water: 6.79 g
Other: 2.02 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 +15.3%
Contains more WaterWater +371.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.4%
Contains more FatsFats +44.1%
Contains more OtherOther +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.63 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 -15.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +147.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +773%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramello Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 462kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Protein 6.19g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 21.19g 30.53g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.3mg Caramello
Net carbs 62.61g 51.76g Caramello
Carbs 63.81g 55.36g Caramello
Cholesterol 27mg 6mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 62mg Reeses cups
Calcium 213mg 78mg Caramello
Potassium 341mg 343mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.09mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Sugar 56.92g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 1.2g 3.6g Reeses cups
Copper 0.24mg Reeses cups
Zinc 1.28mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 150mg 161mg Reeses cups
Sodium 122mg 357mg Caramello
Vitamin A 303IU 56IU Caramello
Vitamin A 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.15mg Reeses cups
Selenium 1.4µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B1 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2µg Reeses cups
Folate 50µg Reeses cups
Choline 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 12.72g 10.73g Reeses cups
Monounsaturated Fat 5.29g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramello Reeses cups
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
2%
Caramello
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Caramello
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramello
Caramello contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Caramello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167975/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.