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Aspartame vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Aspartame and Reesesticks?

  • Reesesticks have more Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1 than Aspartame.
  • Reesesticks' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 66% higher.

We used Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.35% 1.5% 0% 0.27% 0% 0% 0% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 21% 26% 49% 67% 27% 62% 34% 0% 3.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7275%
Contains more IronIron +3150%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +9800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 3.5% 55% 0% 33% 23% 68% 26% 18% 19% 15% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 89% 9%
Protein: 2.17 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 89.08 g
Water: 8.75 g
Other: 0 g
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.9%
Contains more WaterWater +446.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +339.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Aspartame Reesesticks Opinion
Calories 365kcal 521kcal Reesesticks
Protein 2.17g 9.53g Reesesticks
Fats 0g 31.34g Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Reesesticks
Net carbs 89.08g 52.08g Aspartame
Carbs 89.08g 55.38g Aspartame
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Aspartame
Magnesium 0mg 49mg Reesesticks
Calcium 0mg 70mg Reesesticks
Potassium 4mg 295mg Reesesticks
Iron 0.04mg 1.3mg Reesesticks
Sugar 80.7g 40.33g Reesesticks
Fiber 0g 3.3g Reesesticks
Copper 0mg 0.2mg Reesesticks
Zinc 0.01mg 0.99mg Reesesticks
Starch 8.36g Aspartame
Phosphorus 0mg 144mg Reesesticks
Sodium 0mg 264mg Aspartame
Vitamin A 0IU 58IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 0mg 2.77mg Reesesticks
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Reesesticks
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.1mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.44mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.08mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Reesesticks
Folate 0µg 40µg Reesesticks
Choline 0mg 28.2mg Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 0g 13.21g Aspartame
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.68g Reesesticks
Phenylalanine 1.186mg Aspartame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Aspartame Reesesticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Aspartame
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Aspartame
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.37g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Aspartame
Aspartame contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Aspartame
Aspartame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.21g)
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 ($)

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. Aspartame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169657/nutrients
  2. Reesesticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169628/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.