Reese's pieces vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between reese's pieces and molasses
- Reese's pieces have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, molasses are higher in iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, selenium, and manganese.
- Reese's pieces cover your daily saturated fat needs 82% more than molasses.
- Molasses contain 110 times less vitamin B2 than reese's pieces. Reese's pieces contain 0.22mg of vitamin B2, while molasses contain 0.002mg.
- Molasses have less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy 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.
Contains more ZincZinc | +296.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +567.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +175% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +197.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +307.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +863.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +18.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2125% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +339% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10900% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +551.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +115.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +509.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 16.42g | 0.018g | 75% |
Iron | 0.49mg | 4.72mg | 53% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.67mg | 43% |
Fats | 24.77g | 0.1g | 38% |
Magnesium | 88mg | 242mg | 37% |
Potassium | 359mg | 1464mg | 33% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.06mg | 0.93mg | 32% |
Selenium | 0.8µg | 17.8µg | 31% |
Protein | 12.46g | 0g | 25% |
Phosphorus | 207mg | 31mg | 25% |
Manganese | 1.1mg | 1.53mg | 19% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.002mg | 17% |
Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
Folate | 55µg | 0µg | 14% |
Calcium | 69mg | 205mg | 14% |
Fiber | 3g | 0g | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.88g | 0.05g | 12% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.041mg | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.46g | 0.032g | 11% |
Calories | 497kcal | 290kcal | 10% |
Copper | 0.41mg | 0.487mg | 9% |
Zinc | 1.15mg | 0.29mg | 8% |
Sodium | 194mg | 37mg | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 0mg | 7% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.11µg | 0µg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
Carbs | 59.86g | 74.73g | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.61mg | 0.804mg | 4% |
Choline | 28.7mg | 13.3mg | 3% |
Net carbs | 56.86g | 74.73g | N/A |
Sugar | 53.25g | 74.72g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.46 g
Fats:
24.77 g
Carbs:
59.86 g
Water:
1 g
Other:
1.91 g
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 | +24670% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +2087% |
Contains more OtherOther | +72.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.88 g
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 | +13837.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3660% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |