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

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

  • Reese's fast break is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Molasses are richer in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 67% higher.
  • Reese's fast break has 457 times more Saturated Fat than Molasses. Reese's fast break has 8.23g of Saturated Fat, while Molasses have 0.018g.

We used Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats and Molasses 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 Phosphorus +319.4%
Contains more Zinc +224.1%
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 +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 36% 35% 56% 26% 44% 26% 60% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +319.4%
Contains more Zinc +224.1%
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 +∞%

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 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +857.1%
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%
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%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +857.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +23320%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Water +433.4%
Contains more Other +48.6%
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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +23320%
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Water +433.4%
Contains more Other +48.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27837.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8560%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
38% 42% 20%
Saturated Fat: 8.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.33 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27837.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8560%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Reese's fast break Molasses
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 Reese's fast break Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 58.7g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 8.66g 0g Reese's fast break
Fats 23.42g 0.1g Reese's fast break
Carbs 61.6g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 474kcal 290kcal Reese's fast break
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 53.08g 74.72g Reese's fast break
Fiber 2.9g 0g Reese's fast break
Calcium 61mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.96mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 48mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 130mg 31mg Reese's fast break
Potassium 284mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 330mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.94mg 0.29mg Reese's fast break
Copper 0.18mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Reese's fast break
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.041mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.002mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B3 3.57mg 0.93mg Reese's fast break
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 39µg 0µg Reese's fast break
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 8.23g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 8.94g 0.032g Reese's fast break
Polyunsaturated fat 4.33g 0.05g Reese's fast break

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's fast break Molasses
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
16%
Reese's fast break
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Reese's fast break
103%
Molasses

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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.