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Reesesticks vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Reesesticks and Skittles

  • Reesesticks have more Iron, Fiber, and Calcium, however, Skittles have more Vitamin C.
  • Skittles' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 74% more.
  • Skittles are lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 49% 35% 62% 27% 35% 27% 67% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%

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 C +11083.3%
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%
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% 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +11083.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4915.8%
Contains more Fats +637.4%
Contains more Other +121.6%
Contains more Carbs +63.9%
Contains more Water +139.4%
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 g
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +4915.8%
Contains more Fats +637.4%
Contains more Other +121.6%
Contains more Carbs +63.9%
Contains more Water +139.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.68 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reesesticks Skittles Opinion
Net carbs 52.08g 90.76g Skittles
Protein 9.53g 0.19g Reesesticks
Fats 31.34g 4.25g Reesesticks
Carbs 55.38g 90.76g Skittles
Calories 521kcal 402kcal Reesesticks
Sugar 40.33g 75.92g Reesesticks
Fiber 3.3g 0g Reesesticks
Calcium 70mg 0mg Reesesticks
Iron 1.3mg 0mg Reesesticks
Magnesium 49mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 144mg Reesesticks
Potassium 295mg Reesesticks
Sodium 264mg 15mg Skittles
Zinc 0.99mg Reesesticks
Copper 0.2mg Reesesticks
Selenium 0.7µg Reesesticks
Vitamin A 58IU 0IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 2.77mg Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.6mg 67.1mg Skittles
Vitamin B1 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.1mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Reesesticks
Folate 40µg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0.15µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 5.9µg Reesesticks
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Skittles
Trans Fat 0.074g Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 13.21g 4.115g Skittles
Monounsaturated Fat 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.68g Reesesticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Reesesticks Skittles
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
19%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Reesesticks
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.095g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 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. Reesesticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169628/nutrients
  2. Skittles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168840/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.