Sorghum syrup vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Sorghum syrup and Molasses different?
- Sorghum syrup is higher in Vitamin B2, however, Molasses are richer in Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, Potassium, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Molasses is 40% higher.
- Sorghum syrup contains 78 times more Vitamin B2 than Molasses. While Sorghum syrup contains 0.155mg of Vitamin B2, Molasses contain only 0.002mg.
Syrups, sorghum and Molasses are the varieties used 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.
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Phosphorus
+80.6%
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Sodium
-78.4%
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Zinc
+41.4%
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Calcium
+36.7%
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Iron
+24.2%
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Magnesium
+142%
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Potassium
+46.4%
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Copper
+274.6%
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Selenium
+947.1%
Equal in Manganese - 1.53
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Phosphorus
+80.6%
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Sodium
-78.4%
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Zinc
+41.4%
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Calcium
+36.7%
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Iron
+24.2%
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Magnesium
+142%
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Potassium
+46.4%
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Copper
+274.6%
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Selenium
+947.1%
Equal in Manganese - 1.53
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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Vitamin B1
+143.9%
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Vitamin B2
+7650%
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Vitamin B3
+830%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.804
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.67
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Vitamin B1
+143.9%
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Vitamin B2
+7650%
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Vitamin B3
+830%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.804
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.67
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
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Other
+37.5%
Equal in Carbs - 74.73
Equal in Water - 21.87
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
74.9 g
Water:
22.7 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
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+37.5%
Equal in Carbs - 74.73
Equal in Water - 21.87
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 74.9g | 74.73g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 74.9g | 74.73g |
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| Calories | 290kcal | 290kcal | |
| Fructose | 12.79g |
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| Sugar | 74.9g | 74.72g |
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| Calcium | 150mg | 205mg |
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| Iron | 3.8mg | 4.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 100mg | 242mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 31mg |
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| Potassium | 1000mg | 1464mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 37mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.29mg |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.487mg |
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 1.53mg | |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 17.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.93mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.804mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.67mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.018g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.05g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
22%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Molasses is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18000000000001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
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.