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Brown sugar vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brown sugar and Molasses different?

  • Molasses are higher than Brown sugar in Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Molasses covers your daily need of Manganese 64% more than Brown sugar.

Sugars, brown and Molasses types were 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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
9
Molasses
Molasses
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Calcium +147%
Contains more Iron +564.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2588.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +675%
Contains more Potassium +1000.8%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Copper +936.2%
Contains more Manganese +2290.6%
Contains more Selenium +1383.3%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Calcium +147%
Contains more Iron +564.8%
Contains more Magnesium +2588.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +675%
Contains more Potassium +1000.8%
Contains more Zinc +866.7%
Contains more Copper +936.2%
Contains more Manganese +2290.6%
Contains more Selenium +1383.3%

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
5
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1534.1%
Brown sugar
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% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1534.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
2
:
3
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +31.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1532.1%
Contains more Other +633.3%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 +31.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1532.1%
Contains more Other +633.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Sucrose +221.6%
Contains more Glucose +783%
Contains more Fructose +1052.3%
Brown sugar
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Sucrose +221.6%
Contains more Glucose +783%
Contains more Fructose +1052.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 74.73g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 0g Brown sugar
Fats 0g 0.1g Molasses
Carbs 98.09g 74.73g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 290kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 97.02g 74.72g Molasses
Calcium 83mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.71mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 9mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 4mg 31mg Molasses
Potassium 133mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 28mg 37mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.047mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.064mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 1.2µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.002mg Molasses
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 1µg 0µg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.018g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.