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Sorghum syrup vs. Reeses cups — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sorghum syrup and Reeses cups

  • Sorghum syrup has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Potassium, however, Reeses cups are higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Sorghum syrup covers your daily Manganese needs 67% more than Reeses cups.
  • Reeses cups contain 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Sorghum syrup. Sorghum syrup contains 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while Reeses cups contain 0.1mg.
  • Sorghum syrup has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, sorghum and Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups.

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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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +191.5%
Contains more IronIron +214%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.5%

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% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +570%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4390%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
10% 31% 55% 2%
Protein: 10.24 g
Fats: 30.53 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 1.44 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1476.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.43g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sorghum syrup Reeses cups
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Reeses cups Opinion
Calories 290kcal 515kcal Reeses cups
Protein 0g 10.24g Reeses cups
Fats 0g 30.53g Reeses cups
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Reeses cups
Net carbs 74.9g 51.76g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 74.9g 55.36g Sorghum syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg 62mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 150mg 78mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 1000mg 343mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 1.21mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 74.9g 47.17g Reeses cups
Fiber 0g 3.6g Reeses cups
Copper 0.13mg 0.24mg Reeses cups
Zinc 0.41mg 1.28mg Reeses cups
Phosphorus 56mg 161mg Reeses cups
Sodium 8mg 357mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Reeses cups
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Reeses cups
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg Reeses cups
Manganese 1.53mg 0mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 1.4µg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.16mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.11mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 4.49mg Reeses cups
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.62mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Reeses cups
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Reeses cups
Folate 0µg 50µg Reeses cups
Choline 13.3mg 35.4mg Reeses cups
Saturated Fat 0g 10.73g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 13.1g Reeses cups
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.5g Reeses cups

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup Reeses cups
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
21%
Sorghum syrup
24%
Reeses cups
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
38%
Reeses cups

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.73g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.73g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reeses cups
Reeses cups is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/nutrients
  2. Reeses cups - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168763/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.