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Cocoa bean vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cocoa bean and Molasses

  • Cocoa bean has more Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Molasses are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily Copper needs 347% more than Molasses.
  • Molasses contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali 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.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
8
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Iron +228.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2248.4%
Contains more Potassium +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Zinc +2096.6%
Contains more Copper +640.7%
Contains more Manganese +144.2%
Contains more Calcium +84.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.8%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Iron +228.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2248.4%
Contains more Potassium +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Zinc +2096.6%
Contains more Copper +640.7%
Contains more Manganese +144.2%
Contains more Calcium +84.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.8%

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.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
6
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.8%
Cocoa bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Molasses
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
3
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +13000%
Contains more Other +136.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Water +710%
Cocoa bean
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Molasses
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 +13000%
Contains more Other +136.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Water +710%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
2
:
1
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13618.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +740%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13618.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +740%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocoa bean Molasses
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 18.1g 0g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 0.1g Cocoa bean
Carbs 58.3g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 220kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 1.76g 74.72g Cocoa bean
Fiber 29.8g 0g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 15.52mg 4.72mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 242mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 31mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 1464mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 37mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 0.29mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.487mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 1.53mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.041mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.002mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.93mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 32µg 0µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 0.032g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.05g Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean 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
21%
Cocoa bean
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.742g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean 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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.