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Molasses vs. Reese's fast break — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Molasses and Reese's fast break?

  • Molasses are richer in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Selenium, and Calcium, yet Reese's fast break is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 67% higher.
  • Molasses contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Molasses and Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats types in this comparison.

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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 +236.1%
Contains more Iron +391.7%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Contains more Potassium +415.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Copper +170.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +319.4%
Contains more Zinc +224.1%
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 19% 36% 35% 56% 26% 44% 26% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +236.1%
Contains more Iron +391.7%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Contains more Potassium +415.5%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Copper +170.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +319.4%
Contains more Zinc +224.1%

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 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 3% 0% 0% 2% 33% 24% 67% 26% 17% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Water +433.4%
Contains more Other +48.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +23320%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
9% 23% 62% 4% 2%
Protein: 8.66 g
Fats: 23.42 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Water +433.4%
Contains more Other +48.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +23320%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27837.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8560%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
38% 42% 20%
Saturated Fat: 8.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27837.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8560%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Reese's fast break Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 58.7g Molasses
Protein 0g 8.66g Reese's fast break
Fats 0.1g 23.42g Reese's fast break
Carbs 74.73g 61.6g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 474kcal Reese's fast break
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 53.08g Reese's fast break
Fiber 0g 2.9g Reese's fast break
Calcium 205mg 61mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.96mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 48mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 130mg Reese's fast break
Potassium 1464mg 284mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 330mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.94mg Reese's fast break
Copper 0.487mg 0.18mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Reese's fast break
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.13mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.1mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 3.57mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.42mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.07mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 39µg Reese's fast break
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 8.23g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 8.94g Reese's fast break
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 4.33g Reese's fast break

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Reese's fast break
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
16%
Reese's fast break
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
30%
Reese's fast break

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.212g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/nutrients
  2. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.