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Candy bar vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Candy bar and Reesesticks?

  • Candy bar has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin E, and Folate than Reesesticks.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11763% higher.
  • Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, peanut bar 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +124.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38%
Contains more CopperCopper +287%
Contains more ZincZinc +298%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +571.4%
Contains more IronIron +34%

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 EVitamin E +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191150%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~28.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +62.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.8%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
~equal in Fats ~31.34g
~equal in Water ~1.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
46% 38% 16%
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 -64.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Reesesticks Opinion
Calories 522kcal 521kcal Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 9.53g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 31.34g Candy bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Reesesticks
Net carbs 43.3g 52.08g Reesesticks
Carbs 47.4g 55.38g Reesesticks
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Candy bar
Magnesium 110mg 49mg Candy bar
Calcium 78mg 70mg Candy bar
Potassium 407mg 295mg Candy bar
Iron 0.97mg 1.3mg Reesesticks
Sugar 42.22g 40.33g Reesesticks
Fiber 4.1g 3.3g Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.2mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.99mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 144mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 264mg Candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 58IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 4.1mg 2.77mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 0mg Candy bar
Selenium 4.7µg 0.7µg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 3.64mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.44mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.08mg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Reesesticks
Folate 75µg 40µg Candy bar
Choline 29.4mg 28.2mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 13.21g Candy bar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 10.82g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 4.68g Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.532g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.