Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate
Whole food · Sweets
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A crispy, wafer-based candy bar coated in rich milk chocolate and filled with a smooth, salty-sweet peanut butter center. It delivers a satisfying crunch followed by a creamy, rich finish. Nutritionally, it's a high-energy treat, providing over 520 calories per 100g, with a significant portion coming from fat and sugar.
Calorie split: 7% protein · 41% carbs · 52% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the iconic combination of salty peanut butter, sweet chocolate, and crispy wafer, which creates a complex and addictive flavor profile. It's a beloved, nostalgic treat often enjoyed as a quick energy boost or indulgent snack.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar (40.33g/100g) and fat content can lead to blood-sugar spikes and is not suitable for low-calorie diets. It contains common allergens: peanuts, wheat, and milk. To enjoy mindfully, practice strict portion control (e.g., one stick is ~29g) and pair it with a source of fiber or protein, like an apple, to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick, dense source of energy (521 kcal/100g)
- Contains a notable amount of protein (9.53g/100g) from peanuts
- Offers a satisfying textural contrast (crispy vs. creamy)
- Convenient, pre-portioned snack format
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The Reese's brand was created by H.B. Reese, a former dairy farmer and shipping foreman for Milton S. Hershey, who started making candy in his basement.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 1.6 g |
| Energy | 521 kcal |
| Energy | 2181 kj |
| Protein | 9.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 31.3 g |
| Ash | 2.0 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 55.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 40.3 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 70.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.3 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 49.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 144 mg |
| Potassium, K | 295 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 264 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.99 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.20 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.00 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.70 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.60 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.13 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin | 3.6 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.44 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.08 mg |
| Folate, total | 40.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 40.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 40.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 28.2 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.15 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 14.0 ug |
| Retinol | 14.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 4.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 58.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 45.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.8 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.9 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 48.0 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 13.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.22 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.24 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 6.0 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 6.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.8 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 9.3 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 4.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 6.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Candies, honey-combed, with peanut butter — USDA does not publish this profile for Candies.
| Tryptophan | 0.09 g |
| Threonine | 0.21 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.24 g |
| Leucine | 0.61 g |
| Lysine | 0.27 g |
| Methionine | 0.10 g |
| Cystine | 0.09 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.47 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.33 g |
| Valine | 0.31 g |
| Arginine | 1.1 g |
| Histidine | 0.22 g |
| Alanine | 0.36 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.0 g |
| Glycine | 0.56 g |
| Proline | 0.55 g |
| Serine | 0.58 g |
FAQ
Are Reese's Sticks gluten-free?
No, they contain wheat flour in the crispy wafer layers.
How does the nutrition compare to a standard Reese's Peanut Butter Cup?
Per gram, Sticks are slightly higher in calories and carbohydrates due to the wafer, while cups have a higher fat-to-carb ratio.
Is there a version with dark chocolate?
The standard US product uses milk chocolate. Limited-edition or regional variations may occasionally feature dark chocolate.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 5.21 kcal/g · 7% calories from protein · 3.3 g fiber · 40.3 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.89 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.