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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +393.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +396.3%
Contains more IronIron +263.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2442.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +241.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +364.5%

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% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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% 3.5% 55% 0% 33% 23% 68% 26% 18% 19% 15% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +291.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +112%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +34.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1266.9%
Contains more OtherOther +53.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +31240%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +33712.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Reesesticks Opinion
Calories 290kcal 521kcal Reesesticks
Protein 0g 9.53g Reesesticks
Fats 0.1g 31.34g Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Reesesticks
Net carbs 74.73g 52.08g Molasses
Carbs 74.73g 55.38g Molasses
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 49mg Molasses
Calcium 205mg 70mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 295mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 1.3mg Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 40.33g Reesesticks
Fiber 0g 3.3g Reesesticks
Copper 0.487mg 0.2mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.99mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 31mg 144mg Reesesticks
Sodium 37mg 264mg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 58IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 0mg 2.77mg Reesesticks
Manganese 1.53mg 0mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0.7µg Molasses
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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Reesesticks
Folate 0µg 40µg Reesesticks
Choline 13.3mg 28.2mg Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 0.018g 13.21g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 4.68g Reesesticks
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Molasses 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%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.