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Reesesticks vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Reesesticks and Taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Folate than Reesesticks.
  • Reesesticks' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 56% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taffy (candy) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +775%
Contains more Iron +12900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +14300%
Contains more Potassium +9733.3%
Contains more Zinc +371.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +775%
Contains more Iron +12900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +14300%
Contains more Potassium +9733.3%
Contains more Zinc +371.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains less Sodium -80.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 E +2977.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.4%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2977.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31666.7%
Contains more Fats +841.1%
Contains more Other +834.8%
Contains more Carbs +65.3%
Contains more Water +203.1%
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +31666.7%
Contains more Fats +841.1%
Contains more Other +834.8%
Contains more Carbs +65.3%
Contains more Water +203.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1191.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3767.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.68 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1191.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3767.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Reesesticks Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reesesticks Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 52.08g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 9.53g 0.03g Reesesticks
Fats 31.34g 3.33g Reesesticks
Carbs 55.38g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 521kcal 397kcal Reesesticks
Sugar 40.33g 68.48g Reesesticks
Fiber 3.3g 0g Reesesticks
Calcium 70mg 8mg Reesesticks
Iron 1.3mg 0.01mg Reesesticks
Magnesium 49mg 0mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 144mg 1mg Reesesticks
Potassium 295mg 3mg Reesesticks
Sodium 264mg 52mg Taffy (candy)
Zinc 0.99mg 0.21mg Reesesticks
Copper 0.2mg 0mg Reesesticks
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 58IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.09mg Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.028mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.012mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 0.002mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.004mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0mg Reesesticks
Folate 40µg 0µg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.01µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.3µg Reesesticks
Cholesterol 6mg 9mg Reesesticks
Trans Fat 0.131g Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 13.21g 2.049g Taffy (candy)
Monounsaturated Fat 10.82g 0.838g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.68g 0.121g Reesesticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reesesticks Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Reesesticks
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.161g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.