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Molasses vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Molasses and Heart of palm?

  • Molasses are richer in Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, and Calcium, yet Heart of palm is richer in Zinc, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Magnesium is 55% higher.
  • Molasses have 25 times more Selenium than Heart of palm. Molasses have 17.8µg of Selenium, while Heart of palm has 0.7µg.

We used Molasses and Hearts of palm, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1038.9%
Contains more Iron +179.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2320%
Contains more Selenium +2442.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +351.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Zinc +1186.2%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
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 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1038.9%
Contains more Iron +179.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2320%
Contains more Selenium +2442.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +351.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Zinc +1186.2%
Contains more Copper +32.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.9
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 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +191.8%
Contains more Other +65.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +217.8%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Carbs +191.8%
Contains more Other +65.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +217.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 24.11g Molasses
Protein 0g 2.7g Heart of palm
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Heart of palm
Carbs 74.73g 25.61g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 115kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 17.16g Heart of palm
Fiber 0g 1.5g Heart of palm
Calcium 205mg 18mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 1.69mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 10mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 140mg Heart of palm
Potassium 1464mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 37mg 14mg Heart of palm
Zinc 0.29mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.487mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0.7µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 68IU Heart of palm
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Heart of palm
Vitamin E 0mg 0.5mg Heart of palm
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.05mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.9mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 0µg 24µg Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.046g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.005g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.089g Heart of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Heart of palm
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
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.