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Maple sugar vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are maple sugar and reesesticks different?

  • Maple sugar is higher in manganese and zinc; however, reesesticks are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin E, fiber, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for maple sugar is 192% higher.
  • Maple sugar contains 6 times more zinc than reesesticks. While maple sugar contains 6.06mg of zinc, reesesticks contain only 0.99mg.
  • Maple sugar has less sodium.

Sugars, maple and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate are the varieties 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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
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 +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +512.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +102%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4700%
~equal in Potassium ~295mg

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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1242.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +64.1%
Contains more WaterWater +400%
Contains more ProteinProtein +9430%
Contains more FatsFats +15570%
Contains more OtherOther +168.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16806.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4580%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Reesesticks DV% diff.
Manganese 4.422mg 0mg 192%
Saturated fat 0.036g 13.21g 60%
Fats 0.2g 31.34g 48%
Zinc 6.06mg 0.99mg 46%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 4.68g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 10.82g 27%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 3.64mg 23%
Phosphorus 3mg 144mg 20%
Protein 0.1g 9.53g 19%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.77mg 18%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Carbs 90.9g 55.38g 12%
Sodium 11mg 264mg 11%
Copper 0.099mg 0.2mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.13mg 10%
Folate 0µg 40µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.44mg 8%
Calories 354kcal 521kcal 8%
Magnesium 19mg 49mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Choline 2.1mg 28.2mg 5%
Iron 1.61mg 1.3mg 4%
Calcium 90mg 70mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Potassium 274mg 295mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 90.9g 52.08g N/A
Sugar 84.87g 40.33g N/A
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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%
Maple sugar
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.174g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.