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Carrot vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are carrots and molasses different?

  • Carrots are richer in vitamin A and fiber, while molasses are higher in manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, and calcium.
  • Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 334% more than molasses.

Carrots, raw 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.
Carrot
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1916.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +521.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +357.5%
Contains more IronIron +1473.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +982.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +969.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17700%

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.
Carrot
7
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 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +194.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +385.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +51.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.93mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 +140%
Contains more WaterWater +303.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +680.1%
Contains more OtherOther +243.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
1
22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +128.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
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23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +718.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1920.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2225.5%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carrot Molasses
Lower in Sodium 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Molasses DV% diff.
Vitamin A 835µg 0µg 93%
Manganese 0.143mg 1.53mg 60%
Magnesium 12mg 242mg 55%
Iron 0.3mg 4.72mg 55%
Copper 0.045mg 0.487mg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.67mg 41%
Potassium 320mg 1464mg 34%
Selenium 0.1µg 17.8µg 32%
Carbs 9.58g 74.73g 22%
Calcium 33mg 205mg 17%
Fructose 0.55g 12.79g 15%
Calories 41kcal 290kcal 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.804mg 11%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0mg 7%
Folate 19µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.002mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.041mg 2%
Protein 0.93g 0g 2%
Choline 8.8mg 13.3mg 1%
Sodium 69mg 37mg 1%
Phosphorus 35mg 31mg 1%
Starch 1.43g 1%
Fats 0.24g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 6.78g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 4.74g 74.72g N/A
Zinc 0.24mg 0.29mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.93mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.037g 0.018g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 0.04mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
35%
Carrot
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.