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Reesesticks vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Reesesticks and Caramel

  • Reesesticks have more Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin E, Iron, Fiber, Folate, and Magnesium, however, Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Reesesticks covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 54% more than Caramel.
  • Caramel has less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.9%
Contains more IronIron +828.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1011.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
~equal in Sodium ~245mg

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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +502.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +227.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
~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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.2%
Contains more FatsFats +286.9%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39%
Contains more WaterWater +431.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.68 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +601.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reesesticks Caramel Opinion
Calories 521kcal 382kcal Reesesticks
Protein 9.53g 4.6g Reesesticks
Fats 31.34g 8.1g Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.4mg Reesesticks
Net carbs 52.08g 77g Caramel
Carbs 55.38g 77g Caramel
Cholesterol 6mg 7mg Reesesticks
Magnesium 49mg 17mg Reesesticks
Calcium 70mg 138mg Caramel
Potassium 295mg 214mg Reesesticks
Iron 1.3mg 0.14mg Reesesticks
Sugar 40.33g 65.5g Reesesticks
Fiber 3.3g 0g Reesesticks
Copper 0.2mg 0.018mg Reesesticks
Zinc 0.99mg 0.44mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 144mg 114mg Reesesticks
Sodium 264mg 245mg Caramel
Vitamin A 58IU 42IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A 14µg 12µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.46mg Reesesticks
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.103mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 0.148mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.056mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 5.9µg 1.8µg Reesesticks
Folate 40µg 4µg Reesesticks
Choline 28.2mg 8mg Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 13.21g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.82g 1.542g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.68g 3.478g Reesesticks
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reesesticks Caramel
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
15%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Reesesticks
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.734g)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.