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

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What are the main differences between reese's pieces and caramello?

  • Reese's pieces are richer in phosphorus, fiber, and polyunsaturated fat, yet caramello is richer in calcium, iron, vitamin A, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 19% higher.
  • Reese's pieces have 3 times more polyunsaturated fat than caramello. Reese's pieces have 1.88g of polyunsaturated fat, while caramello has 0.63g.
  • Caramello contains less saturated fat.

We used Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar 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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.7%
Contains more IronIron +122.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.1%
~equal in Potassium ~341mg

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% 0% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.3%
Contains more FatsFats +16.9%
Contains more WaterWater +579%
~equal in Carbs ~63.81g
~equal in Other ~2.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
72% 20% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.63 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.6%

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 pieces Caramello
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 Reese's pieces Caramello DV% diff.
Manganese 1.1mg 48%
Copper 0.41mg 46%
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 38%
Magnesium 88mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 17%
Saturated fat 16.42g 12.72g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 15%
Folate 55µg 14%
Calcium 69mg 213mg 14%
Protein 12.46g 6.19g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 12%
Zinc 1.15mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 0.63g 8%
Phosphorus 207mg 150mg 8%
Iron 0.49mg 1.09mg 8%
Fiber 3g 1.2g 7%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Fats 24.77g 21.19g 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Choline 28.7mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 5%
Sodium 194mg 122mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.46g 5.29g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Calories 497kcal 462kcal 2%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Potassium 359mg 341mg 1%
Carbs 59.86g 63.81g 1%
Net carbs 56.86g 62.61g N/A
Sugar 53.25g 56.92g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces Caramello
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
29%
Reese's pieces
0%
Caramello
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
22%
Caramello

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?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/nutrients
  2. Caramello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167975/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.