Chocolate vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chocolate and molasses?
- Chocolate is richer in copper, iron, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc, yet molasses are richer in vitamin B6, selenium, potassium, and magnesium.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 93% higher.
- Molasses contain less saturated fat.
We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Molasses types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +69.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +593.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +564.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +161.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +493.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +170.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1495.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 0.018g | 84% |
| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.487mg | 60% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 0.1g | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.67mg | 48% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 4.72mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 7g | 0g | 28% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 17.8µg | 27% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 1464mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 31mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0.032g | 24% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 242mg | 23% |
| Fructose | 0g | 12.79g | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.29mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 205mg | 15% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 290kcal | 13% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 0.804mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.05g | 7% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 1.53mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 74.73g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.002mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 24mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 0.93mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 74.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 74.72g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31180% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2154.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29712.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2084% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +57.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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