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Chocolate vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chocolate and reesesticks

  • Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and caffeine, while reesesticks have more vitamin B3 and vitamin E.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for copper is 92% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in reesesticks is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
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 +198%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.5%
Contains more IronIron +516.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +414%
Contains more ZincZinc +103%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +328.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%

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% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 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% 4.7% 55% 0% 33% 23% 68% 26% 18% 19% 15% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +413%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +402.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 +95.3%
Contains more WaterWater +64.9%
Contains more OtherOther +26.5%
~equal in Fats ~31.34g
~equal in Carbs ~55.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 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 -28.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Reesesticks DV% diff.
Copper 1.028mg 0.2mg 92%
Iron 8.02mg 1.3mg 84%
Manganese 1.419mg 0mg 62%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 4.68g 24%
Saturated fat 18.519g 13.21g 24%
Magnesium 146mg 49mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 3.64mg 18%
Fiber 7g 3.3g 15%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 2.77mg 15%
Caffeine 43mg 0mg 11%
Sodium 24mg 264mg 10%
Folate 40µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.13mg 9%
Protein 4.88g 9.53g 9%
Zinc 2.01mg 0.99mg 9%
Phosphorus 206mg 144mg 9%
Potassium 559mg 295mg 8%
Choline 28.2mg 5%
Selenium 3µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.1mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 9.54g 10.82g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.15µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.44mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin K 8.1µg 5.9µg 2%
Carbs 61.17g 55.38g 2%
Calories 546kcal 521kcal 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 14µg 1%
Calcium 56mg 70mg 1%
Cholesterol 8mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Fats 31.28g 31.34g 0%
Net carbs 54.17g 52.08g N/A
Sugar 47.9g 40.33g N/A
Trans fat 0.112g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
9%
Chocolate
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.309g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.