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Sugar substitute vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sugar substitute and Molasses

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Molasses are higher in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 67% more than Molasses.
  • Sugar substitute has 15 times more Sodium than Molasses. While Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, Molasses have only 37mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Molasses.

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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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
1
:
9
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Calcium +328.8%
Contains more Iron +2850%
Contains more Magnesium +3933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.5%
Contains more Potassium +3653.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +625%
Contains more Copper +6857.1%
Contains more Manganese +6854.5%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Calcium +328.8%
Contains more Iron +2850%
Contains more Magnesium +3933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +287.5%
Contains more Potassium +3653.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +625%
Contains more Copper +6857.1%
Contains more Manganese +6854.5%

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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
1
:
11
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +905%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4366.7%
Sugar substitute
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Molasses
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +905%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
3
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +139.3%
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +139.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
2
:
3
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +993.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Sugar substitute
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Molasses
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +993.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 74.73g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 0g Sugar substitute
Fats 0g 0.1g Molasses
Carbs 84.77g 74.73g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 290kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Fructose 0g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 4.03g 74.72g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 0g Sugar substitute
Calcium 879mg 205mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 6mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 8mg 31mg Molasses
Potassium 39mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 572mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.04mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.007mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.022mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.002mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B3 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.67mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Molasses

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Molasses
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
1%
Sugar substitute
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.