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Reeses cups vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Reeses cups and Molasses

  • Reeses cups have more Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Molasses have more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Molasses is 67% higher.
  • Molasses have 596 times less Saturated Fat than Reeses cups. Reeses cups have 10.73g of Saturated Fat, while Molasses have 0.018g.

Food types used in this article are Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups and Molasses.

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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 44% 23% 30% 45% 80% 35% 69% 47% 0% 7.6%
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%
Contains more ZincZinc +341.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +419.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +326.8%
Contains more IronIron +290.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1171.4%

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.
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 1% 3.4% 3% 0% 40% 25% 84% 37% 23% 33% 5% 38% 19%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +570%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +30430%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35%
Contains more WaterWater +1418.8%
Contains more OtherOther +35.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 45% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.5 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40837.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Reeses cups Molasses
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 Reeses cups Molasses Opinion
Calories 515kcal 290kcal Reeses cups
Protein 10.24g 0g Reeses cups
Fats 30.53g 0.1g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Reeses cups
Net carbs 51.76g 74.73g Molasses
Carbs 55.36g 74.73g Molasses
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Molasses
Magnesium 62mg 242mg Molasses
Calcium 78mg 205mg Molasses
Potassium 343mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 1.21mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 47.17g 74.72g Reeses cups
Fiber 3.6g 0g Reeses cups
Copper 0.24mg 0.487mg Molasses
Zinc 1.28mg 0.29mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 161mg 31mg Reeses cups
Sodium 357mg 37mg Molasses
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg Reeses cups
Manganese 0mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 1.4µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.041mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.002mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B3 4.49mg 0.93mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.67mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0.26µg 0µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Reeses cups
Folate 50µg 0µg Reeses cups
Choline 35.4mg 13.3mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 10.73g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g 0.032g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 5.5g 0.05g Reeses cups
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reeses cups Molasses
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
24%
Reeses cups
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Reeses cups
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups 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 - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.712g)
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. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/nutrients
  2. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.