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Molasses vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Molasses and Carob

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Carob is higher in Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Carob covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 145% more than Molasses.
  • Carob contains 11 times less Manganese than Molasses. Molasses contain 1.53mg of Manganese, while Carob contains 0.14mg.
  • Molasses have less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Molasses and Candies, carob, unsweetened.

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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.
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Carob
Contains more Iron +265.9%
Contains more Magnesium +572.2%
Contains more Potassium +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Copper +166.1%
Contains more Manganese +992.9%
Contains more Selenium +242.3%
Contains more Calcium +47.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.5%
Contains more Zinc +1117.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Contains more Iron +265.9%
Contains more Magnesium +572.2%
Contains more Potassium +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Copper +166.1%
Contains more Manganese +992.9%
Contains more Selenium +242.3%
Contains more Calcium +47.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +306.5%
Contains more Zinc +1117.2%

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.
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Carob
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.75
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 32% 0% 2% 25% 42% 20% 45% 30% 16% 35% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.75

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carob
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Contains more Water +1320.1%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +31260%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Contains more Water +1320.1%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +31260%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carob
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1409.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +490%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1409.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +490%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Carob Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 52.49g Molasses
Protein 0g 8.15g Carob
Fats 0.1g 31.36g Carob
Carbs 74.73g 56.29g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 540kcal Carob
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 34.11g Carob
Fiber 0g 3.8g Carob
Calcium 205mg 303mg Carob
Iron 4.72mg 1.29mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 36mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 126mg Carob
Potassium 1464mg 633mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 107mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 3.53mg Carob
Copper 0.487mg 0.183mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.14mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 5.2µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Carob
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Carob
Vitamin E 0mg 1.57mg Carob
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.1mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.178mg Carob
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 1.04mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.75mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.13mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 21µg Carob
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Carob
Vitamin K 0µg 7.7µg Carob
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 29.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.483g Carob
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.295g Carob

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Molasses Carob
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Molasses
22%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carob
Carob is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Carob
Carob is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/nutrients
  2. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.