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Caramel vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caramel and Molasses different?

  • Caramel is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, while Molasses are higher in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Molasses covers your daily need of Manganese 66% more than Caramel.
  • Molasses are lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, caramels 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +267.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.7%
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Iron +3271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1323.5%
Contains more Potassium +584.1%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Copper +2605.6%
Contains more Manganese +13809.1%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +267.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.7%
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Iron +3271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1323.5%
Contains more Potassium +584.1%
Contains less Sodium -84.9%
Contains more Copper +2605.6%
Contains more Manganese +13809.1%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12700%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +528.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1096.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 B1 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12700%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +528.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1096.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +8000%
Contains more Water +157.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Equal in Carbs - 74.73
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 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 Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +8000%
Contains more Water +157.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Equal in Carbs - 74.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4718.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6856%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4718.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6856%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel 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 ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 77g 74.73g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 0g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 0.1g Caramel
Carbs 77g 74.73g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 290kcal Caramel
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 65.5g 74.72g Caramel
Calcium 138mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.14mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 17mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 114mg 31mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 245mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.44mg 0.29mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.011mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 1.8µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.041mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.002mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 4µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.032g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.05g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.458g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.