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Bean raw vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bean raw and molasses?

  • Bean raw is richer in folate, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet molasses are richer in manganese and magnesium.
  • Bean raw's daily need coverage for folate is 131% higher.

We used Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw and Molasses types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
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 more CopperCopper +83.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +686.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1225.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
~equal in Potassium ~1464mg
~equal in Iron ~4.72mg

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.
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 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1639%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +397.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.804mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 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 +1130%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.5%
Contains more WaterWater +93%
~equal in Other ~3.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +615.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +714%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Starch: 34.17 g
Sucrose: 1.98 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0 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 +1384.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +9069.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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.
Bean raw Molasses
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean raw Molasses DV% diff.
Folate 525µg 0µg 131%
Fiber 15.5g 0g 62%
Vitamin B1 0.713mg 0.041mg 56%
Phosphorus 411mg 31mg 54%
Copper 0.893mg 0.487mg 45%
Protein 21.42g 0g 43%
Selenium 27.9µg 17.8µg 18%
Zinc 2.28mg 0.29mg 18%
Manganese 1.148mg 1.53mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.002mg 16%
Fructose 0g 12.79g 16%
Magnesium 176mg 242mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.474mg 0.67mg 15%
Starch 34.17g 14%
Choline 66.2mg 13.3mg 10%
Calcium 113mg 205mg 9%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0µg 5%
Iron 5.07mg 4.72mg 4%
Carbs 62.55g 74.73g 4%
Calories 347kcal 290kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.407g 0.05g 2%
Fats 1.23g 0.1g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.174mg 0.93mg 2%
Potassium 1393mg 1464mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0mg 1%
Sodium 12mg 37mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.235g 0.018g 1%
Net carbs 47.05g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 2.11g 74.72g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.785mg 0.804mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.229g 0.032g 0%
Tryptophan 0.237mg 0%
Threonine 0.81mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.871mg 0%
Leucine 1.558mg 0%
Lysine 1.356mg 0%
Methionine 0.259mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.095mg 0%
Valine 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0.556mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean raw Molasses
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
67%
Bean raw
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Bean raw
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.217g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.