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Reesesticks vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are reesesticks and icing different?

  • Reesesticks are higher in copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, icing is richer in vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for reesesticks is 51% higher.
  • Icing has less saturated fat.

Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +767.6%
Contains more IronIron +712.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1314.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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% 4.7% 55% 0% 33% 23% 68% 26% 18% 19% 15% 30% 15%
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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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +1126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +120.3%
~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
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +93.1%
Contains more OtherOther +165.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.6%
Contains more WaterWater +841.9%

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
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Reesesticks Icing
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 Icing DV% diff.
Saturated fat 13.21g 2.974g 47%
Fats 31.34g 16.23g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.68g 7.951g 22%
Copper 0.2mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 0.22mg 21%
Protein 9.53g 0g 19%
Phosphorus 144mg 18mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.302mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 10.82g 4.86g 15%
Iron 1.3mg 0.16mg 14%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Magnesium 49mg 1mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.01mg 10%
Zinc 0.99mg 0.07mg 8%
Potassium 295mg 34mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.055mg 8%
Folate 40µg 8µg 8%
Vitamin E 2.77mg 1.53mg 8%
Calcium 70mg 3mg 7%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 13µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg 6%
Choline 28.2mg 2.3mg 5%
Calories 521kcal 418kcal 5%
Carbs 55.38g 67.89g 4%
Sodium 264mg 184mg 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 52.08g 67.89g N/A
Sugar 40.33g 63.1g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Reesesticks Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Reesesticks
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.236g)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.