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Reesesticks vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Reesesticks and Molasses

  • Reesesticks have more Vitamin E, and Vitamin B3, however, Molasses are higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Molasses covers your daily need of Manganese 67% more than Reesesticks.
  • Molasses have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate 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 35% 21% 26% 49% 67% 27% 62% 34% 0% 3.8%
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 +241.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +364.5%
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%

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 2% 3.5% 55% 0% 33% 23% 68% 26% 18% 19% 15% 30% 15%
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 +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%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +737.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 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 +31240%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1266.9%
Contains more OtherOther +53.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 38% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.21 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.68 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 +33712.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9260%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Reesesticks 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 Reesesticks Molasses Opinion
Calories 521kcal 290kcal Reesesticks
Protein 9.53g 0g Reesesticks
Fats 31.34g 0.1g Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Reesesticks
Net carbs 52.08g 74.73g Molasses
Carbs 55.38g 74.73g Molasses
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg Molasses
Magnesium 49mg 242mg Molasses
Calcium 70mg 205mg Molasses
Potassium 295mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 1.3mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 40.33g 74.72g Reesesticks
Fiber 3.3g 0g Reesesticks
Copper 0.2mg 0.487mg Molasses
Zinc 0.99mg 0.29mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 144mg 31mg Reesesticks
Sodium 264mg 37mg Molasses
Vitamin A 58IU 0IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0mg Reesesticks
Manganese 0mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0.7µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.041mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.002mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 0.93mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.67mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg Reesesticks
Folate 40µg 0µg Reesesticks
Choline 28.2mg 13.3mg Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 13.21g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 10.82g 0.032g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.68g 0.05g Reesesticks
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Reesesticks 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%
Reesesticks
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Reesesticks
103%
Molasses

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. Reesesticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169628/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.