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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 for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 11% 18% 49% 19% 29% 22% 19% 11%
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 +64.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +145%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.9%
Contains more IronIron +165.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.9%

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 2.3% 10% 18% 6% 12% 24% 2.9% 9.3% 3.2% 23% 9% 3% 9%
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 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +211.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.9%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 17% 71% 6%
Protein: 4.01 g
Fats: 17.23 g
Carbs: 71.17 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 1.29 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 +28.5%
Contains more WaterWater +293.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.7%
Contains more FatsFats +81.9%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
83% 15% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.26 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +385.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1700%
~equal in Saturated fat ~13.21g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.26g 4.68g 29%
Fats 17.23g 31.34g 22%
Vitamin B3 0.154mg 3.64mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 2.23g 10.82g 21%
Vitamin E 0.89mg 2.77mg 13%
Protein 4.01g 9.53g 11%
Phosphorus 67mg 144mg 11%
Iron 0.49mg 1.3mg 10%
Folate 4µg 40µg 9%
Fiber 1g 3.3g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.13mg 7%
Magnesium 20mg 49mg 7%
Manganese 0.147mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.44mg 6%
Copper 0.147mg 0.2mg 6%
Potassium 124mg 295mg 5%
Calcium 115mg 70mg 5%
Saturated fat 12.016g 13.21g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.08mg 5%
Carbs 71.17g 55.38g 5%
Sodium 167mg 264mg 4%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.99mg 3%
Calories 456kcal 521kcal 3%
Choline 16.5mg 28.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 5.9µg 2%
Vitamin A 31µg 14µg 2%
Selenium 2µg 0.7µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Caffeine 6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.15µg 1%
Cholesterol 9mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 70.17g 52.08g N/A
Sugar 59.69g 40.33g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.206g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milky way 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
10%
Milky way
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Milky way
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.36g)
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.