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Reesesticks vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are reesesticks and sugar substitute different?

  • Reesesticks have more copper, phosphorus, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, and potassium; however, sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need for calcium, 81% more than reesesticks.
  • Reesesticks have 29 times more copper than sugar substitute. Reesesticks have 0.2mg of copper, while sugar substitute has 0.007mg.
  • Reesesticks contain less sodium.

Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types were 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +716.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +656.4%
Contains more IronIron +712.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2757.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2375%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1155.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +362.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.1%
Contains more WaterWater +471.3%
Contains more OtherOther +87.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Reesesticks Sugar substitute
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 70mg 879mg 81%
Saturated fat 13.21g 60%
Fats 31.34g 0g 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.68g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 10.82g 27%
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 23%
Copper 0.2mg 0.007mg 21%
Phosphorus 144mg 8mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.77mg 18%
Protein 9.53g 2.06g 15%
Iron 1.3mg 0.16mg 14%
Sodium 264mg 572mg 13%
Fiber 3.3g 0.6g 11%
Magnesium 49mg 6mg 10%
Folate 40µg 10%
Carbs 55.38g 84.77g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.015mg 10%
Calories 521kcal 347kcal 9%
Zinc 0.99mg 0.04mg 9%
Potassium 295mg 39mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.015mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.015mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Choline 28.2mg 5%
Vitamin A 14µg 2%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.022mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 52.08g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 40.33g 4.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reesesticks Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Reesesticks
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.