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Candy bar vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between candy bar and molasses

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and vitamin E, while molasses have more iron, magnesium, potassium, and selenium.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11718% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 +58.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1258.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +893.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +259.7%
Contains more IronIron +386.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +278.7%

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.
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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +751.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22735.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +121.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.804mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +33600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1266.9%
Contains more OtherOther +83.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 +52153.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Candy bar Molasses
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Candy bar Molasses DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.67mg 11718%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.05g 71%
Fats 33.7g 0.1g 52%
Iron 0.97mg 4.72mg 47%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.93mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.032g 42%
Phosphorus 308mg 31mg 40%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.29mg 33%
Copper 0.774mg 0.487mg 32%
Magnesium 110mg 242mg 31%
Potassium 407mg 1464mg 31%
Protein 15.5g 0g 31%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0mg 27%
Selenium 4.7µg 17.8µg 24%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.018g 21%
Folate 75µg 0µg 19%
Fiber 4.1g 0g 16%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Calcium 78mg 205mg 13%
Calories 522kcal 290kcal 12%
Manganese 1.243mg 1.53mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.002mg 11%
Carbs 47.4g 74.73g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.041mg 5%
Sodium 156mg 37mg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 13.3mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.804mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 74.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.66g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.