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Reesesticks vs. Twix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Reesesticks and Twix different?

  • Reesesticks are higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Fiber, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Twix is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Twix is 29% higher.
  • Reesesticks contain 4 times more Vitamin E than Twix. While Reesesticks contain 2.77mg of Vitamin E , Twix contains only 0.74mg.
  • Reesesticks have less Saturated Fat.

Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars 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
5
:
5
Twix
Twix
Contains more Iron +60.5%
Contains more Magnesium +81.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Calcium +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +514.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.06
Equal in Copper - 0.197
Reesesticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 49% 35% 62% 27% 35% 27% 67% 0% 4%
Twix
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 31% 20% 45% 17% 26% 29% 66% 36% 24%
Contains more Iron +60.5%
Contains more Magnesium +81.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.1%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Calcium +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +514.3%
Equal in Zinc - 1.06
Equal in Copper - 0.197

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
6
:
4
Twix
Twix
Contains more Vitamin E +274.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.6
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%
Twix
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 15% 0% 2% 39% 48% 21% 16% 6% 20% 42% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +274.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +120%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
3
:
2
Twix
Twix
Contains more Protein +94.1%
Contains more Fats +26.1%
Contains more Other +77.7%
Contains more Carbs +17%
Contains more Water +164.4%
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
Twix
5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Protein +94.1%
Contains more Fats +26.1%
Contains more Other +77.7%
Contains more Carbs +17%
Contains more Water +164.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
3
:
0
Twix
Twix
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +645.2%
Reesesticks
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.68 g
Twix
84% 13% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.628 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +645.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reesesticks Twix Opinion
Net carbs 52.08g 63.7g Twix
Protein 9.53g 4.91g Reesesticks
Fats 31.34g 24.85g Reesesticks
Carbs 55.38g 64.8g Twix
Calories 521kcal 502kcal Reesesticks
Sugar 40.33g 48.25g Reesesticks
Fiber 3.3g 1.1g Reesesticks
Calcium 70mg 106mg Twix
Iron 1.3mg 0.81mg Reesesticks
Magnesium 49mg 27mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 144mg 105mg Reesesticks
Potassium 295mg 186mg Reesesticks
Sodium 264mg 198mg Twix
Zinc 0.99mg 1.06mg Twix
Copper 0.2mg 0.197mg Reesesticks
Manganese 0mg 0.273mg Twix
Selenium 0.7µg 4.3µg Twix
Vitamin A 58IU 67IU Twix
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 20µg Twix
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.74mg Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.6mg
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.155mg Twix
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.208mg Twix
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 1.109mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.265mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.025mg Reesesticks
Folate 40µg 26µg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.33µg Twix
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5.6µg Reesesticks
Cholesterol 6mg 7mg Reesesticks
Trans Fat 0.342g Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 13.21g 18.96g Reesesticks
Monounsaturated Fat 10.82g 2.988g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.68g 0.628g Reesesticks

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Reesesticks Twix
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%
Twix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Reesesticks
32%
Twix

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.92g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/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.