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Reesesticks vs. M&Ms Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Reesesticks and M&Ms Peanut different?

  • Reesesticks are higher in Vitamin B1, however, M&Ms Peanut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from M&Ms Peanut is 34% higher.
  • Reesesticks contain 5 times more Sodium than M&Ms Peanut. While Reesesticks contain 264mg of Sodium, M&Ms Peanut contains only 50mg.

Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 31% 31% 44% 168% 48% 81% 6.5% 87% 22%
Contains more IronIron +12.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +485.7%

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% 4.4% 57% 0% 16% 24% 63% 38% 21% 40% 7.5% 41% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +113.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.85mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.106mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.362mg

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
10% 26% 60% 2%
Protein: 9.57 g
Fats: 26.13 g
Carbs: 60.48 g
Water: 2.48 g
Other: 1.34 g
Contains more FatsFats +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +60.4%
Contains more WaterWater +55%
~equal in Protein ~9.57g
~equal in Carbs ~60.48g

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
47% 37% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.169 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.456 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +33.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reesesticks M&Ms Peanut Opinion
Calories 521kcal 515kcal Reesesticks
Protein 9.53g 9.57g M&Ms Peanut
Fats 31.34g 26.13g Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Reesesticks
Net carbs 52.08g 56.78g M&Ms Peanut
Carbs 55.38g 60.48g M&Ms Peanut
Cholesterol 6mg 8mg Reesesticks
Magnesium 49mg 69mg M&Ms Peanut
Calcium 70mg 102mg M&Ms Peanut
Potassium 295mg 347mg M&Ms Peanut
Iron 1.3mg 1.16mg Reesesticks
Sugar 40.33g 50.75g Reesesticks
Fiber 3.3g 3.7g M&Ms Peanut
Copper 0.2mg 0.505mg M&Ms Peanut
Zinc 0.99mg 1.76mg M&Ms Peanut
Phosphorus 144mg 190mg M&Ms Peanut
Sodium 264mg 50mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 58IU 74IU M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin A 14µg 22µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin E 2.77mg 2.85mg M&Ms Peanut
Manganese 0mg 0.664mg M&Ms Peanut
Selenium 0.7µg 4.1µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.063mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.106mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 3.362mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.627mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.09mg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.32µg M&Ms Peanut
Vitamin K 5.9µg 3µg Reesesticks
Folate 40µg 55µg M&Ms Peanut
Trans Fat 0.328g Reesesticks
Choline 28.2mg 37.3mg M&Ms Peanut
Saturated Fat 13.21g 10.169g M&Ms Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.82g 8.086g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.68g 3.456g Reesesticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reesesticks M&Ms Peanut
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
26%
M&Ms Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Reesesticks
57%
M&Ms Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Sodium?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.041g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
M&Ms Peanut
M&Ms Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
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. M&Ms Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169582/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.