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Sorghum syrup vs. Reesesticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sorghum syrup and Reesesticks

  • Sorghum syrup is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, and Magnesium, yet Reesesticks are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Sorghum syrup is 67% higher.
  • Sorghum syrup contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Reesesticks. Sorghum syrup contains 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while Reesesticks contain 0.08mg.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, sorghum and Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate.

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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 35% 21% 26% 49% 67% 27% 62% 34% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +239%
Contains more IronIron +192.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +142.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.1%

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 2% 3.5% 55% 0% 33% 23% 68% 26% 18% 19% 15% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3540%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +112%
~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: 9.53 g
Fats: 31.34 g
Carbs: 55.38 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1318.8%
Contains more OtherOther +11.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

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 Reesesticks
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 Reesesticks Opinion
Calories 290kcal 521kcal Reesesticks
Protein 0g 9.53g Reesesticks
Fats 0g 31.34g Reesesticks
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Reesesticks
Net carbs 74.9g 52.08g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 74.9g 55.38g Sorghum syrup
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg 49mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 150mg 70mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 1000mg 295mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 1.3mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 74.9g 40.33g Reesesticks
Fiber 0g 3.3g Reesesticks
Copper 0.13mg 0.2mg Reesesticks
Zinc 0.41mg 0.99mg Reesesticks
Phosphorus 56mg 144mg Reesesticks
Sodium 8mg 264mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 58IU Reesesticks
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Reesesticks
Vitamin E 0mg 2.77mg Reesesticks
Manganese 1.53mg 0mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 0.7µg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.13mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 3.64mg Reesesticks
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.44mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.08mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Reesesticks
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Reesesticks
Folate 0µg 40µg Reesesticks
Choline 13.3mg 28.2mg Reesesticks
Saturated Fat 0g 13.21g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 10.82g Reesesticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.68g Reesesticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sorghum syrup Reesesticks
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%
Reesesticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
32%
Reesesticks

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 - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.21g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.57g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Reesesticks
Reesesticks 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. Reesesticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169628/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.