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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 have more vitamin B3, copper, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for 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% 15% 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% 5.7% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +170.6%
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 DV% diff.
Fats 4.03g 30.53g 41%
Saturated fat 1.799g 10.73g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.392g 5.5g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 1.266g 13.1g 30%
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 4.49mg 28%
Cholesterol 90mg 6mg 28%
Copper 0.028mg 0.24mg 24%
Calories 145kcal 515kcal 19%
Fiber 0g 3.6g 14%
Magnesium 9mg 62mg 13%
Selenium 8.7µg 1.4µg 13%
Sodium 53mg 357mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.16mg 11%
Protein 4.53g 10.24g 11%
Carbs 22.78g 55.36g 11%
Folate 9µg 50µg 10%
Iron 0.38mg 1.21mg 10%
Phosphorus 96mg 161mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.11mg 8%
Zinc 0.47mg 1.28mg 7%
Potassium 118mg 343mg 7%
Choline 35.4mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.26µg 4%
Vitamin A 46µg 17µg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 0.62mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.15mg 1%
Calcium 83mg 78mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 22.78g 51.76g N/A
Sugar 23.15g 47.17g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g N/A

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.