Reesesticks vs. Milky Way — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between reesesticks and Milky Way
- Reesesticks are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, phosphorus, iron, fiber, folate, vitamin B1, and magnesium, yet Milky Way is richer in manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for reesesticks is 22% higher.
- Reesesticks contain 10 times more folate than Milky Way. Reesesticks contain 40µg of folate, while Milky Way contains 4µg.
- Milky Way contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +145% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +165.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +36.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +43.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +211.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +182.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2263.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +471.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +70.9% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +121.4% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.68g | 0.26g | 29% |
Fats | 31.34g | 17.23g | 22% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.64mg | 0.154mg | 22% |
Monounsaturated fat | 10.82g | 2.23g | 21% |
Vitamin E | 2.77mg | 0.89mg | 13% |
Protein | 9.53g | 4.01g | 11% |
Phosphorus | 144mg | 67mg | 11% |
Iron | 1.3mg | 0.49mg | 10% |
Folate | 40µg | 4µg | 9% |
Fiber | 3.3g | 1g | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.046mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 49mg | 20mg | 7% |
Manganese | 0mg | 0.147mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 0.155mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.2mg | 0.147mg | 6% |
Potassium | 295mg | 124mg | 5% |
Calcium | 70mg | 115mg | 5% |
Saturated fat | 13.21g | 12.016g | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.014mg | 5% |
Carbs | 55.38g | 71.17g | 5% |
Sodium | 264mg | 167mg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.99mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
Calories | 521kcal | 456kcal | 3% |
Choline | 28.2mg | 16.5mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 3.6µg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 14µg | 31µg | 2% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 2µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU | 2% |
Caffeine | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.15µg | 0.18µg | 1% |
Cholesterol | 6mg | 9mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 52.08g | 70.17g | N/A |
Sugar | 40.33g | 59.69g | N/A |
Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.206g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.53 g
Fats:
31.34 g
Carbs:
55.38 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
2.15 g
Protein:
4.01 g
Fats:
17.23 g
Carbs:
71.17 g
Water:
6.3 g
Other:
1.29 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +137.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +81.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +293.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.21 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.68 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
12.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.23 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.26 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +385.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1700% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~12.016g