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Cocoa solids vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa solids and Molasses different?

  • Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Molasses are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 367% higher.
  • Molasses have less Saturated Fat.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Molasses are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +193.6%
Contains more Magnesium +106.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2267.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Zinc +2248.3%
Contains more Copper +677.8%
Contains more Manganese +150.8%
Contains more Calcium +60.2%
Contains more Selenium +24.5%
Equal in Potassium - 1464
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Iron +193.6%
Contains more Magnesium +106.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2267.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.2%
Contains more Zinc +2248.3%
Contains more Copper +677.8%
Contains more Manganese +150.8%
Contains more Calcium +60.2%
Contains more Selenium +24.5%
Equal in Potassium - 1464

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.8%
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% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
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 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.9%
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
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +13600%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Water +629%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 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 Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +13600%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Water +629%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14181.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +780%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14181.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +780%
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 solids 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 solids Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 19.6g 0g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.1g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 228kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 1.75g 74.72g Cocoa solids
Fiber 37g 0g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 13.86mg 4.72mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 242mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 31mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 1464mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 37mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 0.29mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.487mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 1.53mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.041mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.002mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.93mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 32µg 0µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 0.032g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.05g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids 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
16%
Cocoa solids
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids 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 solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.