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Buttermilk vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Buttermilk and Molasses

  • Buttermilk has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Molasses has more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 66% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Molasses.

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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 Phosphorus +187.1%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Calcium +76.7%
Contains more Iron +9340%
Contains more Magnesium +2100%
Contains more Potassium +869.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Copper +4327.3%
Contains more Manganese +76400%
Contains more Selenium +790%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.1%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Contains more Calcium +76.7%
Contains more Iron +9340%
Contains more Magnesium +2100%
Contains more Potassium +869.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Copper +4327.3%
Contains more Manganese +76400%
Contains more Selenium +790%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7600%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1503.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1870.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
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 +7600%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1503.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1870.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +780%
Contains more Water +312.1%
Contains more Carbs +1460.1%
Contains more Other +270.8%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 +780%
Contains more Water +312.1%
Contains more Carbs +1460.1%
Contains more Other +270.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +693.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.5%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +693.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 3.31g 0g Buttermilk
Fats 0.88g 0.1g Buttermilk
Carbs 4.79g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 40kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 4.79g 74.72g Buttermilk
Calcium 116mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.05mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 11mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 89mg 31mg Buttermilk
Potassium 151mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 190mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.42mg 0.29mg Buttermilk
Copper 0.011mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.002mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 2µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 47IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.002mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 5µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.548g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0.032g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Molasses
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
9%
Buttermilk
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.