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Toffee vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Toffee and Molasses?

  • Toffee is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Molasses are higher in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Toffee's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 103% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Molasses are lower.

We used Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe and Molasses 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 +502.9%
Contains more Iron +15633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +5950%
Contains more Potassium +2770.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
Contains more Zinc +141.7%
Contains more Copper +16133.3%
Contains more Manganese +76400%
Contains more Selenium +2125%
Equal in Phosphorus - 31
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Calcium +502.9%
Contains more Iron +15633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +5950%
Contains more Potassium +2770.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.6%
Contains more Zinc +141.7%
Contains more Copper +16133.3%
Contains more Manganese +76400%
Contains more Selenium +2125%
Equal in Phosphorus - 31

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.
Toffee
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7344.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7344.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +32650%
Contains more Carbs +15.5%
Contains more Water +3876.4%
Contains more Other +262.6%
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
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 Fats +32650%
Contains more Carbs +15.5%
Contains more Water +3876.4%
Contains more Other +262.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27912.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2344%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27912.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2344%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 64.72g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 1.07g 0g Toffee
Fats 32.75g 0.1g Toffee
Carbs 64.72g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 560kcal 290kcal Toffee
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 63.47g 74.72g Toffee
Calcium 34mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.03mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 4mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 32mg 31mg Toffee
Potassium 51mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 135mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.12mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.003mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.002mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0.8µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 1152IU 0IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 319µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg 0mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.002mg Toffee
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 2µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Toffee
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Molasses
Trans Fat 0.674g Molasses
Saturated Fat 20.565g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g 0.032g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 0.05g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Toffee 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
12%
Toffee
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.547g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.