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Reesesticks vs. Reese's pieces — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Reesesticks and Reese's pieces

  • Reesesticks have more Vitamin E , and Iron, however, Reese's pieces are richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Reese's pieces covers your daily Manganese needs 48% more than Reesesticks.
  • Reese's pieces have 3 times less Vitamin E than Reesesticks. Reesesticks have 2.77mg of Vitamin E , while Reese's pieces have 0.99mg.
  • Reesesticks contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate and Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy.

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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.
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
2
:
8
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains more Iron +165.3%
Contains more Magnesium +79.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Calcium - 69
Reesesticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 49% 35% 62% 27% 35% 27% 67% 0% 4%
Reese's pieces
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 19% 63% 89% 32% 26% 32% 137% 144% 5%
Contains more Iron +165.3%
Contains more Magnesium +79.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Calcium - 69

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.
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
4
:
6
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.9
Reesesticks
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%
Reese's pieces
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 20% 0% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 26% 42% 14% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +179.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
3
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2
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains more Fats +26.5%
Contains more Water +60%
Contains more Other +12.6%
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Equal in Carbs - 59.86
Reesesticks
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 g
Reese's pieces
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Fats +26.5%
Contains more Water +60%
Contains more Other +12.6%
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Equal in Carbs - 59.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Reesesticks
Reesesticks
3
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0
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.9%
Reesesticks
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.68 g
Reese's pieces
72% 20% 8%
Saturated Fat: 16.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.88 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reesesticks Reese's pieces Opinion
Net carbs 52.08g 56.86g Reese's pieces
Protein 9.53g 12.46g Reese's pieces
Fats 31.34g 24.77g Reesesticks
Carbs 55.38g 59.86g Reese's pieces
Calories 521kcal 497kcal Reesesticks
Sugar 40.33g 53.25g Reesesticks
Fiber 3.3g 3g Reesesticks
Calcium 70mg 69mg Reesesticks
Iron 1.3mg 0.49mg Reesesticks
Magnesium 49mg 88mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 144mg 207mg Reese's pieces
Potassium 295mg 359mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 264mg 194mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 0.99mg 1.15mg Reese's pieces
Copper 0.2mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 0mg 1.1mg Reese's pieces
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin A 58IU 0IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.99mg Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.18mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.22mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 6.06mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.61mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.11mg Reese's pieces
Folate 40µg 55µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0.11µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5.9µg
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 13.21g 16.42g Reesesticks
Monounsaturated Fat 10.82g 4.46g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.68g 1.88g Reesesticks

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Reesesticks Reese's pieces
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
30%
Reese's pieces
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Reesesticks
56%
Reese's pieces

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Reese's pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/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.