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Reese's pieces vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between reese's pieces and reesesticks

  • Reese's pieces have more manganese, copper, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, reesesticks are richer in vitamin E and iron.
  • Reese's pieces cover your daily manganese needs 48% more than reesesticks.
  • Reesesticks have 2 times less vitamin B2 than reese's pieces. Reese's pieces have 0.22mg of vitamin B2, while reesesticks have 0.1mg.
  • Reesesticks contain less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy 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 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +79.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +105%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +165.3%
~equal in Calcium ~70mg

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% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +36.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.9µg
~equal in Choline ~28.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 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 ProteinProtein +30.7%
Contains more FatsFats +26.5%
Contains more WaterWater +60%
Contains more OtherOther +12.6%
~equal in Carbs ~55.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
72% 20% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 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 -19.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +142.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +148.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Reesesticks DV% diff.
Manganese 1.1mg 0mg 48%
Copper 0.41mg 0.2mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 4.68g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 4.46g 10.82g 16%
Saturated fat 16.42g 13.21g 15%
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 3.64mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 2.77mg 12%
Fats 24.77g 31.34g 10%
Iron 0.49mg 1.3mg 10%
Magnesium 88mg 49mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.1mg 9%
Phosphorus 207mg 144mg 9%
Protein 12.46g 9.53g 6%
Folate 55µg 40µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.13mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.44mg 3%
Sodium 194mg 264mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Potassium 359mg 295mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.15µg 2%
Zinc 1.15mg 0.99mg 1%
Fiber 3g 3.3g 1%
Carbs 59.86g 55.38g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Calories 497kcal 521kcal 1%
Net carbs 56.86g 52.08g N/A
Calcium 69mg 70mg 0%
Sugar 53.25g 40.33g N/A
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg 0%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5.9µg 0%
Choline 28.7mg 28.2mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces Reesesticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
29%
Reese's pieces
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.