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Reesesticks vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Reesesticks and Corn syrup different?

  • Corn syrup contains less Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium than Reesesticks.
  • Reesesticks covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 66% more than Corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup contains less Saturated Fat.

Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate and Syrups, corn, dark types were 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.
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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +512.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +570.5%
Contains more IronIron +251.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +277.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2375%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1209.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.3%

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% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1813%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +112%
~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +437.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1275.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reesesticks Corn syrup Opinion
Calories 521kcal 286kcal Reesesticks
Protein 9.53g 0g Reesesticks
Fats 31.34g 0g Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Reesesticks
Net carbs 52.08g 77.59g Corn syrup
Carbs 55.38g 77.59g Corn syrup
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Corn syrup
Magnesium 49mg 8mg Reesesticks
Calcium 70mg 18mg Reesesticks
Potassium 295mg 44mg Reesesticks
Iron 1.3mg 0.37mg Reesesticks
Sugar 40.33g 77.59g Reesesticks
Fiber 3.3g 0g Reesesticks
Copper 0.2mg 0.053mg Reesesticks
Zinc 0.99mg 0.04mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 144mg 11mg Reesesticks
Sodium 264mg 155mg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 58IU 0IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0mg Reesesticks
Manganese 0mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 0.7µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.011mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.009mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 0.02mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.023mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.009mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg Reesesticks
Folate 40µg 0µg Reesesticks
Choline 28.2mg 13.3mg Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 13.21g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 10.82g 0g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.68g 0g Reesesticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reesesticks Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Reesesticks
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.21g)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.