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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 Zinc, while Reesesticks has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 92% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Reesesticks are 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% 3% 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% 3.5% 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 +16%
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 Opinion
Calories 546kcal 521kcal Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 9.53g Reesesticks
Fats 31.28g 31.34g Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.6mg Reesesticks
Net carbs 54.17g 52.08g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 55.38g Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg 6mg Reesesticks
Magnesium 146mg 49mg Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 70mg Reesesticks
Potassium 559mg 295mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 1.3mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 40.33g Reesesticks
Fiber 7g 3.3g Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.2mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 0.99mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 144mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 264mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 58IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A 2µg 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 0.54mg 2.77mg Reesesticks
Manganese 1.419mg 0mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.7µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.1mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.44mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.08mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0.15µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 5.9µg Chocolate
Folate 40µg Reesesticks
Trans Fat 0.112g Reesesticks
Choline 28.2mg Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 18.519g 13.21g Reesesticks
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 4.68g Reesesticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

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.