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Milky way vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Milky way and Reesesticks

  • Milky way is richer in Manganese, yet Reesesticks are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Reesesticks is 22% higher.
  • Milky way contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar 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.
Milky way
Milky way
4
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6
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
Contains more Calcium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +165.3%
Contains more Magnesium +145%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.9%
Contains more Potassium +137.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.5%
Contains more Copper +36.1%
Milky way
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 19% 15% 29% 11% 22% 19% 49% 20% 11%
Reesesticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 49% 35% 62% 27% 35% 27% 67% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +165.3%
Contains more Magnesium +145%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.9%
Contains more Potassium +137.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.5%
Contains more Copper +36.1%

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.
Milky way
Milky way
5
:
7
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
Contains more Vitamin A +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin E +211.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +471.4%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.1
Milky way
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 12% 3% 12% 24% 3% 10% 4% 3% 23% 10%
Reesesticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 56% 0% 2% 33% 24% 69% 27% 19% 30% 19% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin E +211.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +471.4%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milky way
Milky way
2
:
3
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Water +293.8%
Contains more Protein +137.7%
Contains more Fats +81.9%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Milky way
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 g
Reesesticks
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 Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Water +293.8%
Contains more Protein +137.7%
Contains more Fats +81.9%
Contains more Other +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milky way
Milky way
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2
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 13.21
Milky way
83% 15% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.26 g
Reesesticks
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.68 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1700%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 13.21

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milky way Reesesticks
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Milky way Reesesticks Opinion
Net carbs 70.17g 52.08g Milky way
Protein 4.01g 9.53g Reesesticks
Fats 17.23g 31.34g Reesesticks
Carbs 71.17g 55.38g Milky way
Calories 456kcal 521kcal Reesesticks
Sugar 59.69g 40.33g Reesesticks
Fiber 1g 3.3g Reesesticks
Calcium 115mg 70mg Milky way
Iron 0.49mg 1.3mg Reesesticks
Magnesium 20mg 49mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 67mg 144mg Reesesticks
Potassium 124mg 295mg Reesesticks
Sodium 167mg 264mg Milky way
Zinc 0.69mg 0.99mg Reesesticks
Copper 0.147mg 0.2mg Reesesticks
Manganese 0.147mg 0mg Milky way
Selenium 2µg 0.7µg Milky way
Vitamin A 110IU 58IU Milky way
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 14µg Milky way
Vitamin E 0.89mg 2.77mg Reesesticks
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Milky way
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Milky way
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.6mg Milky way
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.1mg Milky way
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.44mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.08mg Reesesticks
Folate 4µg 40µg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.15µg Milky way
Vitamin K 3.6µg 5.9µg Reesesticks
Cholesterol 9mg 6mg Reesesticks
Trans Fat 0.206g Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 12.016g 13.21g Milky way
Monounsaturated Fat 2.23g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 4.68g Reesesticks

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Milky way Reesesticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Milky way
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 contains less Sodium?
Milky way
Milky way contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milky way
Milky way is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.194g)
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. Milky way - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168756/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.