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Pretzel vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pretzel and Reesesticks?

  • Pretzel is richer in Manganese, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, while Reesesticks are higher in Vitamin E.
  • Reesesticks' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 64% higher.
  • Reesesticks are lower in Sodium.

We used Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate types in this comparison.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
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%
Contains more IronIron +252.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +528.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.99mg

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
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% 3.5% 55% 0% 33% 23% 68% 26% 18% 19% 15% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +315%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +489.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +110.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg
~equal in Choline ~28.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.2%
Contains more WaterWater +95.6%
Contains more OtherOther +63.3%
Contains more FatsFats +969.6%
~equal in Protein ~9.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1388.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +262.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzel Reesesticks Opinion
Calories 384kcal 521kcal Reesesticks
Protein 10.04g 9.53g Pretzel
Fats 2.93g 31.34g Reesesticks
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0.6mg Pretzel
Net carbs 76.99g 52.08g Pretzel
Carbs 80.39g 55.38g Pretzel
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Pretzel
Magnesium 29mg 49mg Reesesticks
Calcium 27mg 70mg Reesesticks
Potassium 223mg 295mg Reesesticks
Iron 4.58mg 1.3mg Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g 40.33g Pretzel
Fiber 3.4g 3.3g Pretzel
Copper 0.156mg 0.2mg Reesesticks
Zinc 1.04mg 0.99mg Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Phosphorus 128mg 144mg Reesesticks
Sodium 1240mg 264mg Reesesticks
Vitamin A 0IU 58IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 0.47mg 2.77mg Reesesticks
Manganese 1.015mg 0mg Pretzel
Selenium 4.4µg 0.7µg Pretzel
Vitamin B1 0.424mg 0.13mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.1mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 5.27mg 3.64mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.44mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.08mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 2.8µg 5.9µg Reesesticks
Folate 166µg 40µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Reesesticks
Choline 29.5mg 28.2mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 0.391g 13.21g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.727g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 4.68g Reesesticks
Tryptophan 0.097mg Pretzel
Threonine 0.25mg Pretzel
Isoleucine 0.407mg Pretzel
Leucine 0.757mg Pretzel
Lysine 0.257mg Pretzel
Methionine 0.177mg Pretzel
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Pretzel
Valine 0.48mg Pretzel
Histidine 0.22mg Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzel Reesesticks
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
37%
Pretzel
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Pretzel
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks contains less Sodium (difference - 976mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.819g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/nutrients
  2. Reesesticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169628/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.