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Reese's fast break vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between reese's fast break and caramel?

  • Reese's fast break is richer in vitamin B3, copper, fiber, iron, folate, and magnesium, yet caramel is richer in vitamin B2 and calcium.
  • Reese's fast break's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 29% higher.
  • Caramel contains less saturated fat.

We used Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats and Candies, caramels 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 34% 18% 25% 36% 60% 26% 56% 43% 0% 0%
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 +182.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.7%
Contains more IronIron +585.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 0% 0% 0% 33% 23% 67% 25% 16% 0% 0% 29% 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% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 23% 62% 4% 2%
Protein: 8.66 g
Fats: 23.42 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 2.22 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 +88.3%
Contains more FatsFats +189.1%
Contains more OtherOther +23.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25%
Contains more WaterWater +107.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.33 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 +479.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Reese's fast break 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's fast break Caramel DV% diff.
Saturated fat 8.23g 2.476g 26%
Fats 23.42g 8.1g 24%
Vitamin B3 3.57mg 0.148mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.94g 1.542g 18%
Copper 0.18mg 0.018mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.256mg 12%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Iron 0.96mg 0.14mg 10%
Folate 39µg 4µg 9%
Protein 8.66g 4.6g 8%
Calcium 61mg 138mg 8%
Magnesium 48mg 17mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.33g 3.478g 6%
Calories 474kcal 382kcal 5%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.44mg 5%
Carbs 61.6g 77g 5%
Sodium 330mg 245mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.62mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Selenium 0µg 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.103mg 2%
Phosphorus 130mg 114mg 2%
Potassium 284mg 214mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.056mg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 58.7g 77g N/A
Sugar 53.08g 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's fast break 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
15%
Reese's fast break
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Reese's fast break
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.754g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.