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Brown sugar vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brown sugar and Reesesticks

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Magnesium than Reesesticks.
  • Reesesticks covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 66% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +83.1%
Contains more Magnesium +444.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3500%
Contains more Potassium +121.8%
Contains more Zinc +3200%
Contains more Copper +325.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 49% 35% 62% 27% 35% 27% 67% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +18.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +83.1%
Contains more Magnesium +444.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3500%
Contains more Potassium +121.8%
Contains more Zinc +3200%
Contains more Copper +325.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Folate +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 56% 0% 2% 33% 24% 69% 27% 19% 30% 19% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Folate +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +77.1%
Contains more Protein +7841.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Other +377.8%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Carbs +77.1%
Contains more Protein +7841.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Other +377.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Reesesticks Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 52.08g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 9.53g Reesesticks
Fats 0g 31.34g Reesesticks
Carbs 98.09g 55.38g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 521kcal Reesesticks
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 40.33g Reesesticks
Fiber 0g 3.3g Reesesticks
Calcium 83mg 70mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 1.3mg Reesesticks
Magnesium 9mg 49mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 4mg 144mg Reesesticks
Potassium 133mg 295mg Reesesticks
Sodium 28mg 264mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.99mg Reesesticks
Copper 0.047mg 0.2mg Reesesticks
Manganese 0.064mg 0mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 0.7µg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 58IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 0mg 2.77mg Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.1mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.44mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.08mg Reesesticks
Folate 1µg 40µg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Reesesticks
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 13.21g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.68g Reesesticks

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Brown sugar Reesesticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2%
Brown sugar
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.21g)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Reesesticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169628/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.