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Molasses vs. Marmalade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Molasses and Marmalade?

  • Molasses are richer than Marmalade in Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 66% more.
  • Molasses have 121 times more Magnesium than Marmalade. While Molasses have 242mg of Magnesium, Marmalade has only 2mg.

We used Molasses and Marmalade, orange 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.
Contains more Calcium +439.5%
Contains more Iron +3046.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12000%
Contains more Phosphorus +675%
Contains more Potassium +3856.8%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Zinc +625%
Contains more Copper +441.1%
Contains more Manganese +7550%
Contains more Selenium +2866.7%
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 12% 6% 2% 2% 4% 8% 2% 30% 3% 4%
Contains more Calcium +439.5%
Contains more Iron +3046.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12000%
Contains more Phosphorus +675%
Contains more Potassium +3856.8%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Zinc +625%
Contains more Copper +441.1%
Contains more Manganese +7550%
Contains more Selenium +2866.7%

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 B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1688.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5260%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3426.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 4% 2% 0% 16% 2% 6% 1% 1% 5% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1688.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5260%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3426.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +12.7%
Contains more Other +1550%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +51.8%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
66% 33%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 66.3 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +12.7%
Contains more Other +1550%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +51.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Marmalade Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 65.6g Molasses
Protein 0g 0.3g Marmalade
Fats 0.1g 0g Molasses
Carbs 74.73g 66.3g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 246kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 60g Marmalade
Fiber 0g 0.7g Marmalade
Calcium 205mg 38mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.15mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 2mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 4mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 37mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 56mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.04mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg 0.09mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.02mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0.6µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 62IU Marmalade
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Marmalade
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg Marmalade
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Marmalade
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.005mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.025mg Marmalade
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.052mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.015mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.019mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 9µg Marmalade
Tryptophan 0.003mg Marmalade
Threonine 0.005mg Marmalade
Isoleucine 0.008mg Marmalade
Leucine 0.007mg Marmalade
Lysine 0.015mg Marmalade
Methionine 0.006mg Marmalade
Phenylalanine 0.01mg Marmalade
Valine 0.013mg Marmalade
Histidine 0.006mg Marmalade
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0g Marmalade
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Marmalade
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
3%
Marmalade
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
7%
Marmalade

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marmalade
Marmalade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Marmalade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168819/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.