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Maple syrup vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between maple syrup and reesesticks

  • Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2; however, reesesticks have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, vitamin E, iron, and fiber.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 126% more.
  • Maple syrup has 13 times more vitamin B2 than reesesticks. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while reesesticks have 0.1mg.
  • Maple syrup is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, maple and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 CalciumCalcium +45.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.2%
Contains more IronIron +1081.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1011.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%

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.
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% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1170%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4393.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1662.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +21.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1924.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23725%
Contains more FatsFats +52133.3%
Contains more OtherOther +357.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98263.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27429.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Reesesticks DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0mg 126%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.1mg 90%
Saturated fat 0.007g 13.21g 60%
Fats 0.06g 31.34g 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 4.68g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 10.82g 27%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 3.64mg 22%
Copper 0.018mg 0.2mg 20%
Phosphorus 2mg 144mg 20%
Protein 0.04g 9.53g 19%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.77mg 18%
Iron 0.11mg 1.3mg 15%
Calories 260kcal 521kcal 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Sodium 12mg 264mg 11%
Folate 0µg 40µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.44mg 8%
Magnesium 21mg 49mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.08mg 6%
Choline 1.6mg 28.2mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.13mg 5%
Zinc 1.47mg 0.99mg 4%
Carbs 67.04g 55.38g 4%
Calcium 102mg 70mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Potassium 212mg 295mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 52.08g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 40.33g N/A
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.203g)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.