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Apple vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between apples and molasses?

  • Apples are higher in fiber, yet molasses are higher in manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, calcium, and vitamin B5.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 65% more.

We used Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4740%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1268.2%
Contains more IronIron +3833.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1703.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4271.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Apple
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +922%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1218%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1534.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +291.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +70%
Contains more WaterWater +291.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +441.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1550%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +357.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.05g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1320.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +390.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +116.8%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Molasses DV% diff.
Manganese 0.035mg 1.53mg 65%
Iron 0.12mg 4.72mg 58%
Magnesium 5mg 242mg 56%
Copper 0.027mg 0.487mg 51%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.67mg 48%
Potassium 107mg 1464mg 40%
Selenium 0µg 17.8µg 32%
Carbs 13.81g 74.73g 20%
Calcium 6mg 205mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.804mg 15%
Calories 52kcal 290kcal 12%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Fructose 5.9g 12.79g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.93mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg 5%
Phosphorus 11mg 31mg 3%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.002mg 2%
Choline 3.4mg 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.041mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 37mg 2%
Protein 0.26g 0g 1%
Folate 3µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg 1%
Fats 0.17g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 11.41g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 10.39g 74.72g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0.018g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Molasses
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Apple
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.