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Molasses vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Molasses and Reesesticks

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Copper, and Selenium, however, Reesesticks are higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3.
  • Molasses covers your daily need of Manganese 67% more than Reesesticks.
  • Molasses have 25 times more Selenium than Reesesticks. While Molasses have 17.8µg of Selenium, Reesesticks have only 0.7µg.
  • Molasses have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses 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.
Contains more Calcium +192.9%
Contains more Iron +263.1%
Contains more Magnesium +393.9%
Contains more Potassium +396.3%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Copper +143.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2442.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +364.5%
Contains more Zinc +241.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 49% 35% 62% 27% 35% 27% 67% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +192.9%
Contains more Iron +263.1%
Contains more Magnesium +393.9%
Contains more Potassium +396.3%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Copper +143.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +2442.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +364.5%
Contains more Zinc +241.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 56% 0% 2% 33% 24% 69% 27% 19% 30% 19% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +34.9%
Contains more Water +1266.9%
Contains more Other +53.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +31240%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 Carbs +34.9%
Contains more Water +1266.9%
Contains more Other +53.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +31240%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33712.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9260%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.68 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33712.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9260%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Reesesticks Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 52.08g Molasses
Protein 0g 9.53g Reesesticks
Fats 0.1g 31.34g Reesesticks
Carbs 74.73g 55.38g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 521kcal Reesesticks
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 40.33g Reesesticks
Fiber 0g 3.3g Reesesticks
Calcium 205mg 70mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 1.3mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 49mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 144mg Reesesticks
Potassium 1464mg 295mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 264mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.99mg Reesesticks
Copper 0.487mg 0.2mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0.7µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 58IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 0mg 2.77mg Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.1mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.44mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.08mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 40µg Reesesticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Reesesticks
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 13.21g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 4.68g Reesesticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Molasses Reesesticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Molasses
24%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
32%
Reesesticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.192g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.

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