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Reesesticks vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Reesesticks and Caramel

  • Reesesticks have more Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin E , Iron, Fiber, Folate, and Magnesium, however, Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Reesesticks covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 54% more than Caramel.
  • Caramel has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate 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.
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
6
:
4
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Iron +828.6%
Contains more Magnesium +188.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.9%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Copper +1011.1%
Contains more Calcium +97.1%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Sodium - 245
Reesesticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 49% 35% 62% 27% 35% 27% 67% 0% 4%
Caramel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +828.6%
Contains more Magnesium +188.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.9%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Copper +1011.1%
Contains more Calcium +97.1%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Sodium - 245

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.
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
8
:
3
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Vitamin A +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +502.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Reesesticks
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%
Caramel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +502.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
3
:
2
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Protein +107.2%
Contains more Fats +286.9%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Water +431.3%
Reesesticks
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 g
Caramel
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 Protein +107.2%
Contains more Fats +286.9%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Water +431.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
2
:
1
Caramel
Caramel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +601.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Reesesticks
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.68 g
Caramel
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +601.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reesesticks Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 52.08g 77g Caramel
Protein 9.53g 4.6g Reesesticks
Fats 31.34g 8.1g Reesesticks
Carbs 55.38g 77g Caramel
Calories 521kcal 382kcal Reesesticks
Sugar 40.33g 65.5g Reesesticks
Fiber 3.3g 0g Reesesticks
Calcium 70mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 1.3mg 0.14mg Reesesticks
Magnesium 49mg 17mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 144mg 114mg Reesesticks
Potassium 295mg 214mg Reesesticks
Sodium 264mg 245mg Caramel
Zinc 0.99mg 0.44mg Reesesticks
Copper 0.2mg 0.018mg Reesesticks
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 58IU 42IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 12µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.46mg Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.4mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.103mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 0.148mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.056mg Reesesticks
Folate 40µg 4µg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.8µg Reesesticks
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
Cholesterol 6mg 7mg Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 13.21g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.82g 1.542g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.68g 3.478g Reesesticks

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is better in case of low diet
Reesesticks Caramel
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
24%
Reesesticks
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Reesesticks
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.17g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.734g)

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. Reesesticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169628/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.