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Brown sugar vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brown sugar and Reesesticks

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Magnesium than Reesesticks.
  • Reesesticks covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 66% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 more CalciumCalcium +18.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +444.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.8%
Contains more IronIron +83.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +325.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3500%

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% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 +3209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3900%
Contains more CholineCholine +1126.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 +77.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7841.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.4%
Contains more OtherOther +377.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Reesesticks Opinion
Calories 380kcal 521kcal Reesesticks
Protein 0.12g 9.53g Reesesticks
Fats 0g 31.34g Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Reesesticks
Net carbs 98.09g 52.08g Brown sugar
Carbs 98.09g 55.38g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 49mg Reesesticks
Calcium 83mg 70mg Brown sugar
Potassium 133mg 295mg Reesesticks
Iron 0.71mg 1.3mg Reesesticks
Sugar 97.02g 40.33g Reesesticks
Fiber 0g 3.3g Reesesticks
Copper 0.047mg 0.2mg Reesesticks
Zinc 0.03mg 0.99mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 4mg 144mg Reesesticks
Sodium 28mg 264mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 0IU 58IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 0mg 2.77mg Reesesticks
Manganese 0.064mg 0mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 0.7µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.1mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.44mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.08mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Reesesticks
Folate 1µg 40µg Reesesticks
Choline 2.3mg 28.2mg Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 0g 13.21g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.68g Reesesticks
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Brown sugar Reesesticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Brown sugar
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.21g)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.