Reeses cups vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Reeses cups and Reesesticks different?
- Reeses cups are higher in Vitamin B3, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Reesesticks are richer in Vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Reesesticks is 17% higher.
- Reesesticks have less Sugar.
Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +73.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1746.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +195% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.24 g
Fats:
30.53 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
1.44 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
9.53 g
Fats:
31.34 g
Carbs:
55.38 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
2.15 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +13% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.53g
~equal in
Fats
~31.34g
~equal in
Carbs
~55.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.5 g
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 | -18.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +21.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 515kcal | 521kcal |
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| Protein | 10.24g | 9.53g |
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| Fats | 30.53g | 31.34g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 51.76g | 52.08g |
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| Carbs | 55.36g | 55.38g |
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| Cholesterol | 6mg | 6mg | |
| Magnesium | 62mg | 49mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 343mg | 295mg |
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| Iron | 1.21mg | 1.3mg |
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| Sugar | 47.17g | 40.33g |
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 3.3g |
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| Copper | 0.24mg | 0.2mg |
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| Zinc | 1.28mg | 0.99mg |
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| Phosphorus | 161mg | 144mg |
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| Sodium | 357mg | 264mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 58IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 2.77mg |
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| Selenium | 1.4µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.49mg | 3.64mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.44mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.26µg | 0.15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 5.9µg |
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| Folate | 50µg | 40µg |
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| Choline | 35.4mg | 28.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.73g | 13.21g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 13.1g | 10.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.5g | 4.68g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
24%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reesesticks contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reeses cups is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.48g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reeses cups is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (6 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)