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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 for 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% 39% 6% 3% 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% 4.7% 55% 0% 33% 23% 68% 26% 18% 19% 15% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +742.9%
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 DV% diff.
Fats 11g 31.34g 31%
Saturated fat 6.79g 13.21g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 4.68g 28%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 3.64mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 10.82g 20%
Copper 0.023mg 0.2mg 20%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2.77mg 16%
Calories 207kcal 521kcal 16%
Iron 0.09mg 1.3mg 15%
Cholesterol 44mg 6mg 13%
Vitamin A 118µg 14µg 12%
Protein 3.5g 9.53g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.1mg 11%
Carbs 23.6g 55.38g 11%
Fiber 0.7g 3.3g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0.15µg 10%
Folate 5µg 40µg 9%
Magnesium 14mg 49mg 8%
Sodium 80mg 264mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.13mg 7%
Calcium 128mg 70mg 6%
Phosphorus 105mg 144mg 6%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.9µg 5%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.99mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.44mg 3%
Potassium 199mg 295mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 22.9g 52.08g N/A
Sugar 21.22g 40.33g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0mg 0%
Choline 26mg 28.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
18%
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.