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Chocolate ice cream vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate ice cream and Molasses

  • Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A, however, Molasses has more Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Molasses is 60% higher.
  • Molasses are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, chocolate 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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 ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +734.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +488%
Contains more IronIron +407.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +260.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +992.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +612%

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 2.3% 25% 6% 6% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +9600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1118.2%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.041mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 +10900%
Contains more WaterWater +154.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165%
Contains more OtherOther +153.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 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 +9931.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +720%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream Molasses
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Molasses Opinion
Calories 216kcal 290kcal Molasses
Protein 3.8g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 0.1g Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Net carbs 27g 74.73g Molasses
Carbs 28.2g 74.73g Molasses
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 242mg Molasses
Calcium 109mg 205mg Molasses
Potassium 249mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 0.93mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 25.36g 74.72g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.487mg Molasses
Zinc 0.58mg 0.29mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 31mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 37mg Molasses
Vitamin A 416IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 2.5µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.041mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.002mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.67mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Choline 22.5mg 13.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0.032g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.05g Chocolate ice cream
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate ice cream 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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.782g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.