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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 has 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 ~0IU
~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 Opinion
Calories 522kcal 290kcal Candy bar
Protein 15.5g 0g Candy bar
Fats 33.7g 0.1g Candy bar
Net carbs 43.3g 74.73g Molasses
Carbs 47.4g 74.73g Molasses
Magnesium 110mg 242mg Molasses
Calcium 78mg 205mg Molasses
Potassium 407mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 0.97mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 42.22g 74.72g Candy bar
Fiber 4.1g 0g Candy bar
Copper 0.774mg 0.487mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.94mg 0.29mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 308mg 31mg Candy bar
Sodium 156mg 37mg Molasses
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0mg Candy bar
Manganese 1.243mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 4.7µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.041mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.002mg Candy bar
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.93mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.804mg Candy bar
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.67mg Candy bar
Folate 75µg 0µg Candy bar
Choline 29.4mg 13.3mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 4.678g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 16.721g 0.032g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.05g Candy bar
Tryptophan 0.149mg Candy bar
Threonine 0.52mg Candy bar
Isoleucine 0.534mg Candy bar
Leucine 0.986mg Candy bar
Lysine 0.545mg Candy bar
Methionine 0.185mg Candy bar
Phenylalanine 0.787mg Candy bar
Valine 0.638mg Candy bar
Histidine 0.385mg Candy bar
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

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.