Almond joy vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between almond joy and reesesticks
- Almond joy is richer in fiber, yet reesesticks are richer in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for almond joy is 22% higher.
- Almond joy contains 2 times more fiber than reesesticks. Almond joy contains 5g of fiber, while reesesticks contain 3.3g.
- Reesesticks contain less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -46.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.13 g
Fats:
26.93 g
Carbs:
59.51 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
9.53 g
Fats:
31.34 g
Carbs:
55.38 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
2.15 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +412.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.8% |
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Carbs
~55.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.59 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.26 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.18 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.21 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.68 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +105.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +296.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.18g | 4.68g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.64mg | 23% | |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 22% | |
| Saturated fat | 17.59g | 13.21g | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 2.77mg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.26g | 10.82g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 11% | |
| Protein | 4.13g | 9.53g | 11% |
| Folate | 40µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 0.99mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 5g | 3.3g | 7% |
| Fats | 26.93g | 31.34g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.15µg | 6% | |
| Choline | 28.2mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 142mg | 264mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 144mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 479kcal | 521kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 254mg | 295mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 59.51g | 55.38g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 54.51g | 52.08g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.27mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 48.34g | 40.33g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reesesticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reesesticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reesesticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond joy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond joy contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)