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Ice cream vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ice cream and Reesesticks

  • Ice cream is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, yet Reesesticks are richer in Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin E, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Reesesticks is 32% higher.
  • Ice cream contains 8 times more Vitamin A than Reesesticks. Ice cream contains 118µg of Vitamin A, while Reesesticks contain 14µg.
  • Reesesticks contain less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla 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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
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 CalciumCalcium +82.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.2%
Contains more IronIron +1344.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +769.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.1%

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 2% 25% 6% 6% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
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 AVitamin A +625.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +823.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3037.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.6mg
~equal in Choline ~28.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 WaterWater +3712.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.3%
Contains more FatsFats +184.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.7%
Contains more OtherOther +138.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 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 -48.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +264.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +935.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Reesesticks Opinion
Calories 207kcal 521kcal Reesesticks
Protein 3.5g 9.53g Reesesticks
Fats 11g 31.34g Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.6mg
Net carbs 22.9g 52.08g Reesesticks
Carbs 23.6g 55.38g Reesesticks
Cholesterol 44mg 6mg Reesesticks
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Magnesium 14mg 49mg Reesesticks
Calcium 128mg 70mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 295mg Reesesticks
Iron 0.09mg 1.3mg Reesesticks
Sugar 21.22g 40.33g Ice cream
Fiber 0.7g 3.3g Reesesticks
Copper 0.023mg 0.2mg Reesesticks
Zinc 0.69mg 0.99mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 105mg 144mg Reesesticks
Sodium 80mg 264mg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 58IU Ice cream
Vitamin A 118µg 14µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2.77mg Reesesticks
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Manganese 0.008mg 0mg Ice cream
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.1mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.44mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.08mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.15µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.9µg Reesesticks
Folate 5µg 40µg Reesesticks
Choline 26mg 28.2mg Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 6.79g 13.21g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 4.68g Reesesticks
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.