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Reesesticks vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between reesesticks and skittles

  • Reesesticks have more iron, fiber, and calcium; however, skittles have more vitamin C.
  • Skittles' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 74% more.
  • Skittles are lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size 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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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%
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 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11083.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4915.8%
Contains more FatsFats +637.4%
Contains more OtherOther +121.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.9%
Contains more WaterWater +139.4%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reesesticks Skittles DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.6mg 67.1mg 74%
Fats 31.34g 4.25g 42%
Saturated fat 13.21g 4.115g 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.68g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 10.82g 27%
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 23%
Copper 0.2mg 22%
Phosphorus 144mg 21%
Protein 9.53g 0.19g 19%
Vitamin E 2.77mg 18%
Iron 1.3mg 0mg 16%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Carbs 55.38g 90.76g 12%
Magnesium 49mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 11%
Sodium 264mg 15mg 11%
Folate 40µg 10%
Zinc 0.99mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 9%
Potassium 295mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 8%
Calcium 70mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6%
Calories 521kcal 402kcal 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Choline 28.2mg 5%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 52.08g 90.76g N/A
Sugar 40.33g 75.92g N/A
Trans fat 0.074g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Reesesticks Skittles
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
17%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Reesesticks
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.095g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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 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. Skittles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168840/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.