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Reesesticks vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Reesesticks and Mars

  • Mars contains less Iron, and Fiber than Reesesticks.
  • Mars contains 2 times less Sodium than Reesesticks. Reesesticks contain 264mg of Sodium, while Mars contains 136mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.

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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.
Contains more Iron +51.2%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -48.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 49% 35% 62% 27% 35% 27% 67% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +51.2%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -48.5%

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.
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Mars
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +187.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 56% 0% 2% 33% 24% 69% 27% 19% 30% 19% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +187.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +122.7%
Contains more Fats +62.2%
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Equal in Water - 1.7
Equal in Other - 2.3
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 g
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +122.7%
Contains more Fats +62.2%
Contains more Carbs +30.7%
Equal in Water - 1.7
Equal in Other - 2.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.68 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Reesesticks Mars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Mars Opinion
Net carbs 52.08g 70.4g Mars
Protein 9.53g 4.28g Reesesticks
Fats 31.34g 19.32g Reesesticks
Carbs 55.38g 72.4g Mars
Calories 521kcal 475kcal Reesesticks
Sugar 40.33g 58.94g Reesesticks
Fiber 3.3g 2g Reesesticks
Calcium 70mg 90mg Mars
Iron 1.3mg 0.86mg Reesesticks
Magnesium 49mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 144mg Reesesticks
Potassium 295mg Reesesticks
Sodium 264mg 136mg Mars
Zinc 0.99mg Reesesticks
Copper 0.2mg Reesesticks
Selenium 0.7µg Reesesticks
Vitamin A 58IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 2.77mg Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.5mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B1 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.1mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.44mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Reesesticks
Folate 40µg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0.15µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 5.9µg Reesesticks
Cholesterol 6mg 12mg Reesesticks
Trans Fat 0.131g Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 13.21g 11.651g Mars
Monounsaturated Fat 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.68g Reesesticks

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Reesesticks Mars
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Reesesticks
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.61g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
Mars
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mars
Mars is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.559g)

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.