Cane syrup vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cane syrup and molasses
- Cane syrup has more vitamin B1; however, molasses have more magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, calcium, iron, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for magnesium for molasses is 55% higher.
- Molasses have 3 times less Vitamin B1 than cane syrup. Cane syrup has 0.13mg of Vitamin B1, while molasses have 0.041mg.
Food types used in this article are Syrup, Cane 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2320% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1476.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2223.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2335% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +287.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2442.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +217.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +830% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
73.14 g
Water:
26 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +283.7% |
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Protein
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Carbs
~74.73g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 269kcal | 290kcal |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Net carbs | 73.14g | 74.73g |
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| Carbs | 73.14g | 74.73g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 242mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 205mg |
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| Potassium | 63mg | 1464mg |
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| Iron | 3.6mg | 4.72mg |
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| Sugar | 73.2g | 74.72g |
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| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.487mg |
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| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.29mg |
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| Phosphorus | 8mg | 31mg |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 37mg |
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| Manganese | 1.53mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 17.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.002mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.93mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.67mg |
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| Choline | 13.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.018g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Fructose | 12.79g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
4%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cane syrup is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cane syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cane syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cane syrup is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.