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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +96.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.4%
Contains more IronIron +228.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +640.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2096.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2248.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +467.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +13000%
Contains more OtherOther +136.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.2%
Contains more WaterWater +710%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 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 +13618.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +740%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Molasses Opinion
Calories 220kcal 290kcal Molasses
Protein 18.1g 0g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 0.1g Cocoa bean
Net carbs 28.5g 74.73g Molasses
Carbs 58.3g 74.73g Molasses
Magnesium 476mg 242mg Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 205mg Molasses
Potassium 2509mg 1464mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 4.72mg Cocoa bean
Sugar 1.76g 74.72g Cocoa bean
Fiber 29.8g 0g Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.487mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 0.29mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 31mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 37mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 1.53mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 17.8µg Molasses
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
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg 0µg Cocoa bean
Choline 11.4mg 13.3mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 7.76g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 0.032g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.05g 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
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean 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
20%
Cocoa bean
18%
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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.