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Corn syrup vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corn syrup and reesesticks different?

  • Corn syrup contains less vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin E, copper, fiber, iron, folate, vitamin B1, and magnesium than reesesticks.
  • Reesesticks cover your daily need for saturated fat, 66% more than corn syrup.

Syrups, corn, dark and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate types were used in this article.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 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 less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +512.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +570.5%
Contains more IronIron +251.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +277.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2375%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1209.1%

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% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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% 4.7% 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 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1813%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +112%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 +40.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1275.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +437.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Reesesticks DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 13.21g 60%
Fats 0g 31.34g 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.68g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 10.82g 27%
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 3.64mg 23%
Protein 0g 9.53g 19%
Phosphorus 11mg 144mg 19%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.77mg 18%
Copper 0.053mg 0.2mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Calories 286kcal 521kcal 12%
Iron 0.37mg 1.3mg 12%
Folate 0µg 40µg 10%
Magnesium 8mg 49mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.13mg 10%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.99mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.44mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.1mg 7%
Carbs 77.59g 55.38g 7%
Potassium 44mg 295mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.08mg 5%
Sodium 155mg 264mg 5%
Calcium 18mg 70mg 5%
Selenium 2.9µg 0.7µg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0mg 4%
Choline 13.3mg 28.2mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 77.59g 52.08g N/A
Sugar 77.59g 40.33g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.21g)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.