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

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What are the differences between sorghum syrup and reese's fast break?

  • Sorghum syrup is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, iron, potassium, and magnesium, yet reese's fast break is higher in vitamin B3, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Sorghum syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 67% more.
  • Sorghum syrup has 10 times more vitamin B6 than reese's fast break. While sorghum syrup has 0.67mg of vitamin B6, reese's fast break has only 0.07mg.
  • The amount of sodium in sorghum syrup is lower.

We used Syrups, sorghum and Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats types in this article.

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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 34% 18% 25% 36% 60% 26% 56% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +252.1%
Contains more IronIron +295.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.1%

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% 0% 0% 0% 33% 23% 67% 25% 16% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +857.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3470%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.6%
Contains more WaterWater +453.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Other ~2.22g

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 Reese's fast break
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Reese's fast break DV% diff.
Manganese 1.53mg 0mg 67%
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.07mg 46%
Saturated fat 0g 8.23g 37%
Fats 0g 23.42g 36%
Iron 3.8mg 0.96mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.33g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.94g 22%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 3.57mg 22%
Potassium 1000mg 284mg 21%
Protein 0g 8.66g 17%
Sodium 8mg 330mg 14%
Magnesium 100mg 48mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Phosphorus 56mg 130mg 11%
Folate 0µg 39µg 10%
Calories 290kcal 474kcal 9%
Calcium 150mg 61mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.42mg 8%
Copper 0.13mg 0.18mg 6%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.94mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.1mg 4%
Carbs 74.9g 61.6g 4%
Selenium 1.7µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.13mg 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 74.9g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 74.9g 53.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup Reese's fast break
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
15%
Reese's fast break
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
30%
Reese's fast break

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.23g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reese's fast break
Reese's fast break is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.82g)
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. Reese's fast break - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169630/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.