Caramel vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between caramel and reesesticks
- Caramel has more vitamin B2 and calcium; however, reesesticks are higher in vitamin B3, copper, vitamin E, iron, fiber, folate, and magnesium.
- Reesesticks cover your daily need for saturated fat, 54% more than caramel.
- Caramel has 3 times more vitamin B2 than reesesticks. While caramel has 0.256mg of vitamin B2, reesesticks have only 0.1mg.
- Caramel has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels 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 more CalciumCalcium | +97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +157.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +188.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +828.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1011.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +156% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +502.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2359.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +227.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +252.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
9.53 g
Fats:
31.34 g
Carbs:
55.38 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
2.15 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +431.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +286.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 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 | -81.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +601.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.6% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 13.21g | 49% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 31.34g | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 10.82g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 3.64mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.2mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1.3mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 2.77mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.3g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.1mg | 12% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 9.53g | 10% |
| Folate | 4µg | 40µg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 4.68g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 49mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 70mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 77g | 55.38g | 7% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 521kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.15µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.99mg | 5% |
| Choline | 8mg | 28.2mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 144mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.44mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 5.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 295mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 264mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 52.08g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 40.33g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 14µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
16%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reesesticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Reesesticks is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.734g)