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Crème caramel vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crème caramel and Reeses cups

  • Crème caramel has more Selenium, however, Reeses cups has more Vitamin B3, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Reeses cups is 45% higher.
  • Reeses cups have 15 times less Cholesterol than Crème caramel. Crème caramel has 90mg of Cholesterol, while Reeses cups have 6mg.

Food types used in this article are Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe 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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
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 less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +521.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +588.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +190.7%
Contains more IronIron +218.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +757.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.7%
~equal in Calcium ~78mg

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 0% 9.7% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 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 AVitamin A +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5375.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +455.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 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 WaterWater +4625.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126%
Contains more FatsFats +657.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143%
Contains more OtherOther +298.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 37% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 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 -83.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +934.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1303.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crème caramel Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 145kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Protein 4.53g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 4.03g 30.53g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Reeses cups
Net carbs 22.78g 51.76g Reeses cups
Carbs 22.78g 55.36g Reeses cups
Cholesterol 90mg 6mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 9mg 62mg Reeses cups
Calcium 83mg 78mg Crème caramel
Potassium 118mg 343mg Reeses cups
Iron 0.38mg 1.21mg Reeses cups
Sugar 23.15g 47.17g Crème caramel
Fiber 0g 3.6g Reeses cups
Copper 0.028mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Zinc 0.47mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 96mg 161mg Reeses cups
Sodium 53mg 357mg Crème caramel
Vitamin A 161IU 56IU Crème caramel
Vitamin A 46µg 17µg Crème caramel
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.15mg Crème caramel
Manganese 0.01mg 0mg Crème caramel
Selenium 8.7µg 1.4µg Crème caramel
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.11mg Crème caramel
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.26µg Crème caramel
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2µg Reeses cups
Folate 9µg 50µg Reeses cups
Choline 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 1.799g 10.73g Crème caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.266g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 5.5g Reeses cups
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Crème caramel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Crème caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crème 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
13%
Crème caramel
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Crème caramel
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.931g)
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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.