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Reesesticks vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Reesesticks and Reeses cups different?

  • Reesesticks are higher in Vitamin E , however, Reeses cups are richer in Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Reesesticks is 17% higher.

Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups are the varieties used in this article.

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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
2
:
7
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Magnesium +26.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.3%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Iron - 1.21
Reesesticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 49% 35% 62% 27% 35% 27% 67% 0% 4%
Reeses cups
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 46% 45% 69% 31% 47% 35% 80% 0% 8%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Magnesium +26.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +29.3%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Iron - 1.21

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
4
:
7
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Vitamin E +1746.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +195%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 56
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11
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%
Reeses cups
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 1% 40% 26% 85% 38% 24% 38% 33% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1746.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +195%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 56
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
3
:
2
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +13%
Equal in Protein - 10.24
Equal in Fats - 30.53
Equal in Carbs - 55.36
Equal in Water - 1.44
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
Reeses cups
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +13%
Equal in Protein - 10.24
Equal in Fats - 30.53
Equal in Carbs - 55.36
Equal in Water - 1.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
0
:
3
Reeses cups
Reeses cups
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%
Reesesticks
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.68 g
Reeses cups
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.5 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reesesticks Reeses cups Opinion
Net carbs 52.08g 51.76g Reesesticks
Protein 9.53g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 31.34g 30.53g Reesesticks
Carbs 55.38g 55.36g Reesesticks
Calories 521kcal 515kcal Reesesticks
Sugar 40.33g 47.17g Reesesticks
Fiber 3.3g 3.6g Reeses cups
Calcium 70mg 78mg Reeses cups
Iron 1.3mg 1.21mg Reesesticks
Magnesium 49mg 62mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 144mg 161mg Reeses cups
Potassium 295mg 343mg Reeses cups
Sodium 264mg 357mg Reesesticks
Zinc 0.99mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Copper 0.2mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Selenium 0.7µg 1.4µg Reeses cups
Vitamin A 58IU 56IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.15mg Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.3mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.11mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.62mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.1mg Reeses cups
Folate 40µg 50µg Reeses cups
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2µg Reesesticks
Cholesterol 6mg 6mg
Saturated Fat 13.21g 10.73g Reeses cups
Monounsaturated Fat 10.82g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 4.68g 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Reesesticks Reeses cups
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
24%
Reesesticks
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Reesesticks
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.48g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (6 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Reesesticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169628/nutrients
  2. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.