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Almond butter vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almond butter and Molasses different?

  • Almond butter is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, Zinc, and Manganese, however, Molasses are richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Almond butter is 161% higher.

Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added 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.
Contains more Calcium +69.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1538.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.1%
Contains more Zinc +1034.5%
Contains more Copper +91.8%
Contains more Manganese +39.3%
Contains more Iron +35.2%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains more Selenium +641.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 131% 200% 218% 66% 1% 90% 312% 278% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Calcium +69.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1538.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.1%
Contains more Zinc +1034.5%
Contains more Copper +91.8%
Contains more Manganese +39.3%
Contains more Iron +35.2%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains more Selenium +641.7%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.041
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 485% 0% 0% 11% 217% 60% 20% 24% 40% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +55400%
Contains more Carbs +297.1%
Contains more Water +1233.5%
Equal in Other - 3.3
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 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 +55400%
Contains more Carbs +297.1%
Contains more Water +1233.5%
Equal in Other - 3.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101290.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27126%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
8% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.613 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101290.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27126%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +577.4%
Contains more Glucose +59500%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
2% 96%
Starch: 0.08 g
Sucrose: 4.34 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 +577.4%
Contains more Glucose +59500%
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.
Almond butter Molasses
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond butter Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 8.52g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 20.96g 0g Almond butter
Fats 55.5g 0.1g Almond butter
Carbs 18.82g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 614kcal 290kcal Almond butter
Starch 0.08g Almond butter
Fructose 0g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 4.43g 74.72g Almond butter
Fiber 10.3g 0g Almond butter
Calcium 347mg 205mg Almond butter
Iron 3.49mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 279mg 242mg Almond butter
Phosphorus 508mg 31mg Almond butter
Potassium 748mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 7mg 37mg Almond butter
Zinc 3.29mg 0.29mg Almond butter
Copper 0.934mg 0.487mg Almond butter
Manganese 2.131mg 1.53mg Almond butter
Selenium 2.4µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Almond butter
Vitamin E 24.21mg 0mg Almond butter
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.041mg
Vitamin B2 0.939mg 0.002mg Almond butter
Vitamin B3 3.155mg 0.93mg Almond butter
Vitamin B5 0.318mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 53µg 0µg Almond butter
Tryptophan 0.159mg Almond butter
Threonine 0.555mg Almond butter
Isoleucine 0.813mg Almond butter
Leucine 1.483mg Almond butter
Lysine 0.612mg Almond butter
Methionine 0.122mg Almond butter
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Almond butter
Valine 0.937mg Almond butter
Histidine 0.55mg Almond butter
Saturated Fat 4.152g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 32.445g 0.032g Almond butter
Polyunsaturated fat 13.613g 0.05g Almond butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almond butter 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
71%
Almond butter
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Almond butter
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.
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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.