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Caramello vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Caramello and Reese's pieces?

  • Caramello is richer in Calcium, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Reese's pieces are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 19% higher.

We used Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy types in this comparison.

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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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.7%
Contains more IronIron +122.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38%
~equal in Potassium ~359mg

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 0% 0% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more WaterWater +579%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.3%
Contains more FatsFats +16.9%
~equal in Carbs ~59.86g
~equal in Other ~1.91g

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
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramello Reese's pieces Opinion
Calories 462kcal 497kcal Reese's pieces
Protein 6.19g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 21.19g 24.77g Reese's pieces
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Caramello
Net carbs 62.61g 56.86g Caramello
Carbs 63.81g 59.86g Caramello
Cholesterol 27mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Magnesium 88mg Reese's pieces
Calcium 213mg 69mg Caramello
Potassium 341mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Iron 1.09mg 0.49mg Caramello
Sugar 56.92g 53.25g Reese's pieces
Fiber 1.2g 3g Reese's pieces
Copper 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 150mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 122mg 194mg Caramello
Vitamin A 303IU 0IU Caramello
Vitamin E 0.99mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.8µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B1 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.11µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 5.9µg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg Reese's pieces
Choline 28.7mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 12.72g 16.42g Caramello
Monounsaturated Fat 5.29g 4.46g Caramello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.63g 1.88g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramello Reese's pieces
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
29%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Caramello
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.67g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramello
Caramello contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.7g)
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.