Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Mounds candy bar vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between mounds candy bar and reesesticks

  • Mounds candy bar has more manganese, copper, selenium, and iron, while reesesticks have more vitamin B3, vitamin E, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Mounds candy bar's daily need coverage for manganese is 41% higher.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in reesesticks is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate.

Infographic

Mounds candy bar vs Reesesticks infographic
Infographic link

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 39% 6.3% 28% 78% 133% 30% 39% 19% 124% 36%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +12.2%
Contains more IronIron +60.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +842.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.2%
~equal in Potassium ~295mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.99mg

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 1.3% 0% 3.8% 0% 12% 13% 5.2% 15% 21% 0% 4% 4.5% 6.4%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +268.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +139%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 27% 59% 9%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 26.6 g
Carbs: 58.59 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 1.16 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 +465.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.2%
Contains more FatsFats +17.8%
Contains more OtherOther +85.3%
~equal in Carbs ~55.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 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 -35.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2674.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3242.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mounds candy bar Reesesticks Opinion
Calories 486kcal 521kcal Reesesticks
Protein 4.6g 9.53g Reesesticks
Fats 26.6g 31.34g Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.6mg Reesesticks
Net carbs 54.89g 52.08g Mounds candy bar
Carbs 58.59g 55.38g Mounds candy bar
Cholesterol 2mg 6mg Mounds candy bar
Magnesium 55mg 49mg Mounds candy bar
Calcium 21mg 70mg Reesesticks
Potassium 321mg 295mg Mounds candy bar
Iron 2.09mg 1.3mg Mounds candy bar
Sugar 46.19g 40.33g Reesesticks
Fiber 3.7g 3.3g Mounds candy bar
Copper 0.4mg 0.2mg Mounds candy bar
Zinc 1.1mg 0.99mg Mounds candy bar
Phosphorus 91mg 144mg Reesesticks
Sodium 145mg 264mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin A 0IU 58IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.77mg Reesesticks
Manganese 0.948mg 0mg Mounds candy bar
Selenium 6.6µg 0.7µg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.1mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 0.277mg 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.44mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.08mg Mounds candy bar
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.9µg Reesesticks
Folate 6µg 40µg Reesesticks
Choline 11.8mg 28.2mg Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 20.58g 13.21g Reesesticks
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 4.68g Reesesticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mounds candy bar Reesesticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

People also compare

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
7%
Mounds candy bar
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Mounds candy bar
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mounds candy bar
Mounds candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Mounds candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168759/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.