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Reese's pieces vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Reese's pieces and Sorghum syrup?

  • Reese's pieces are richer in Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, and Fiber, yet Sorghum syrup is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Reese's pieces' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 82% higher.
  • Sorghum syrup contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy and Syrups, sorghum 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 63% 21% 32% 18% 137% 31% 89% 25% 143% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +180.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +269.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.6%
Contains more IronIron +675.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.5%

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% 20% 0% 45% 51% 114% 37% 25% 14% 15% 41% 16%
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% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5960%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 25% 60% 2%
Protein: 12.46 g
Fats: 24.77 g
Carbs: 59.86 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 1.91 g
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2170%
Contains more OtherOther +25.7%

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 pieces Sorghum syrup
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Reese's pieces Sorghum syrup Opinion
Calories 497kcal 290kcal Reese's pieces
Protein 12.46g 0g Reese's pieces
Fats 24.77g 0g Reese's pieces
Net carbs 56.86g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 59.86g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 88mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 69mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 359mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 0.49mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 53.25g 74.9g Reese's pieces
Fiber 3g 0g Reese's pieces
Copper 0.41mg 0.13mg Reese's pieces
Zinc 1.15mg 0.41mg Reese's pieces
Phosphorus 207mg 56mg Reese's pieces
Sodium 194mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin E 0.99mg 0mg Reese's pieces
Manganese 1.1mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 0.8µg 1.7µg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.1mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.155mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B3 6.06mg 0.1mg Reese's pieces
Vitamin B5 0.61mg 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Reese's pieces
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg Reese's pieces
Folate 55µg 0µg Reese's pieces
Choline 28.7mg 13.3mg Reese's pieces
Saturated Fat 16.42g 0g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 4.46g 0g Reese's pieces
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 0g Reese's pieces

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Reese's pieces Sorghum syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
29%
Reese's pieces
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Reese's pieces
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.42g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reese's pieces
Reese's pieces is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 pieces - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168764/nutrients
  2. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.