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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 covers your daily need of 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% 3.5% 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 Opinion
Calories 286kcal 521kcal Reesesticks
Protein 0g 9.53g Reesesticks
Fats 0g 31.34g Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Reesesticks
Net carbs 77.59g 52.08g Corn syrup
Carbs 77.59g 55.38g Corn syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 49mg Reesesticks
Calcium 18mg 70mg Reesesticks
Potassium 44mg 295mg Reesesticks
Iron 0.37mg 1.3mg Reesesticks
Sugar 77.59g 40.33g Reesesticks
Fiber 0g 3.3g Reesesticks
Copper 0.053mg 0.2mg Reesesticks
Zinc 0.04mg 0.99mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 11mg 144mg Reesesticks
Sodium 155mg 264mg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 58IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 0mg 2.77mg Reesesticks
Manganese 0.1mg 0mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 0.7µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.1mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.44mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.08mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Reesesticks
Folate 0µg 40µg Reesesticks
Choline 13.3mg 28.2mg Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 0g 13.21g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.68g Reesesticks

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.