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Reeses cups vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Reeses cups and Caramel

  • Reeses cups have more Vitamin B3, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Caramel have more Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Reeses cups is 41% higher.
  • Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Candies, caramels.

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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 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%

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% 3.4% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
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%
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 FolateFolate +1150%
Contains more CholineCholine +342.5%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.62mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.6%
Contains more FatsFats +276.9%
Contains more OtherOther +35%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.1%
Contains more WaterWater +490.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +749.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Reeses cups Caramel
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 Reeses cups Caramel Opinion
Calories 515kcal 382kcal Reeses cups
Protein 10.24g 4.6g Reeses cups
Fats 30.53g 8.1g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.4mg Caramel
Net carbs 51.76g 77g Caramel
Carbs 55.36g 77g Caramel
Cholesterol 6mg 7mg Reeses cups
Magnesium 62mg 17mg Reeses cups
Calcium 78mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 343mg 214mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.21mg 0.14mg Reeses cups
Sugar 47.17g 65.5g Reeses cups
Fiber 3.6g 0g Reeses cups
Copper 0.24mg 0.018mg Reeses cups
Zinc 1.28mg 0.44mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 161mg 114mg Reeses cups
Sodium 357mg 245mg Caramel
Vitamin A 56IU 42IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 17µg 12µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.46mg Caramel
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 1.4µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.103mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 4.49mg 0.148mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.62mg
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.056mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 2µg 1.8µg Reeses cups
Folate 50µg 4µg Reeses cups
Choline 35.4mg 8mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 10.73g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g 1.542g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g 3.478g 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
Reeses cups Caramel
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
24%
Reeses cups
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Reeses cups
19%
Caramel

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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.