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Twix vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are twix and reesesticks different?

  • Twix is higher in manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, reesesticks are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, fiber, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for twix is 29% higher.
  • Reesesticks have less saturated fat.

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate are the varieties 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.
Twix
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 32% 16% 30% 66% 29% 45% 26% 36% 23%
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 +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +514.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.6%
Contains more IronIron +60.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.2mg
~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.
Twix
4
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% 6.7% 15% 0% 39% 48% 21% 16% 5.8% 41% 14% 20% 11%
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 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +274.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.6mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~5.9µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
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5% 25% 65% 4%
Protein: 4.91 g
Fats: 24.85 g
Carbs: 64.8 g
Water: 4.23 g
Other: 1.21 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 +17%
Contains more WaterWater +164.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.1%
Contains more FatsFats +26.1%
Contains more OtherOther +77.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Twix
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84% 13% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.988 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.628 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 -30.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +262.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +645.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twix Reesesticks DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.628g 4.68g 27%
Saturated fat 18.96g 13.21g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 2.988g 10.82g 20%
Vitamin B3 1.109mg 3.64mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.74mg 2.77mg 14%
Manganese 0.273mg 0mg 12%
Fats 24.85g 31.34g 10%
Fiber 1.1g 3.3g 9%
Protein 4.91g 9.53g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.208mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.15µg 8%
Selenium 4.3µg 0.7µg 7%
Phosphorus 105mg 144mg 6%
Iron 0.81mg 1.3mg 6%
Magnesium 27mg 49mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.265mg 0.44mg 4%
Folate 26µg 40µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.08mg 4%
Calcium 106mg 70mg 4%
Sodium 198mg 264mg 3%
Potassium 186mg 295mg 3%
Carbs 64.8g 55.38g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.13mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Choline 20.9mg 28.2mg 1%
Calories 502kcal 521kcal 1%
Vitamin A 20µg 14µg 1%
Zinc 1.06mg 0.99mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 63.7g 52.08g N/A
Cholesterol 7mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 48.25g 40.33g N/A
Copper 0.197mg 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 5.9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.342g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Twix 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
18%
Twix
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Twix
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Twix
Twix contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Twix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168768/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.