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Taffy (candy) vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between taffy (candy) and reesesticks

  • Taffy (candy) contains less vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, vitamin E, iron, fiber, magnesium, and folate than reesesticks.
  • Reesesticks' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe 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 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
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 less SodiumSodium -80.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9733.3%
Contains more IronIron +12900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +371.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14300%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2977.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1866.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 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 +65.3%
Contains more WaterWater +203.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31666.7%
Contains more FatsFats +841.1%
Contains more OtherOther +834.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 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 -84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1191.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3767.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taffy (candy) Reesesticks DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.049g 13.21g 51%
Fats 3.33g 31.34g 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 4.68g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.838g 10.82g 25%
Vitamin B3 0.002mg 3.64mg 23%
Copper 0mg 0.2mg 22%
Phosphorus 1mg 144mg 20%
Protein 0.03g 9.53g 19%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 2.77mg 18%
Iron 0.01mg 1.3mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Magnesium 0mg 49mg 12%
Carbs 91.56g 55.38g 12%
Folate 0µg 40µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.004mg 0.44mg 9%
Potassium 3mg 295mg 9%
Sodium 52mg 264mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.13mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.012mg 0.1mg 7%
Zinc 0.21mg 0.99mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.08mg 6%
Calories 397kcal 521kcal 6%
Calcium 8mg 70mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.15µg 6%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.9µg 5%
Choline 28.2mg 5%
Vitamin A 27µg 14µg 1%
Cholesterol 9mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 91.56g 52.08g N/A
Sugar 68.48g 40.33g N/A
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taffy (candy) 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
2%
Taffy (candy)
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Taffy (candy)
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.161g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.