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Reesesticks vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Reesesticks and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Magnesium than Reesesticks.
  • Reesesticks covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 66% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate and Sugars, brown.

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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 35% 21% 26% 49% 67% 27% 62% 34% 0% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +444.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.8%
Contains more IronIron +83.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +325.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.4%

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% 3.5% 55% 0% 33% 23% 68% 26% 18% 19% 15% 30% 15%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3900%
Contains more CholineCholine +1126.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +7841.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.4%
Contains more OtherOther +377.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reesesticks Brown sugar Opinion
Calories 521kcal 380kcal Reesesticks
Protein 9.53g 0.12g Reesesticks
Fats 31.34g 0g Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Reesesticks
Net carbs 52.08g 98.09g Brown sugar
Carbs 55.38g 98.09g Brown sugar
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 49mg 9mg Reesesticks
Calcium 70mg 83mg Brown sugar
Potassium 295mg 133mg Reesesticks
Iron 1.3mg 0.71mg Reesesticks
Sugar 40.33g 97.02g Reesesticks
Fiber 3.3g 0g Reesesticks
Copper 0.2mg 0.047mg Reesesticks
Zinc 0.99mg 0.03mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 144mg 4mg Reesesticks
Sodium 264mg 28mg Brown sugar
Vitamin A 58IU 0IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0mg Reesesticks
Manganese 0mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 0.7µg 1.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 0.11mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.132mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.041mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg Reesesticks
Folate 40µg 1µg Reesesticks
Choline 28.2mg 2.3mg Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 13.21g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 10.82g 0g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.68g 0g Reesesticks
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reesesticks Brown sugar
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
24%
Reesesticks
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Reesesticks
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Reesesticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169628/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.