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Crouton vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between crouton and molasses?

  • Crouton is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, folate, and vitamin B3, yet molasses are richer in magnesium, vitamin B6, manganese, potassium, and copper.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for magnesium is 50% higher.
  • Molasses contain less sodium.

We used Croutons, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
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 +206.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +110.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +680.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1080.6%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +198.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206%

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1419.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +484.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2476.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 +6500%
Contains more WaterWater +297.6%
Contains more OtherOther +32%
~equal in Carbs ~74.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 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 +9459.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2446%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Molasses DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.67mg 50%
Magnesium 31mg 242mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.041mg 49%
Manganese 0.5mg 1.53mg 45%
Potassium 124mg 1464mg 39%
Selenium 37.5µg 17.8µg 36%
Copper 0.163mg 0.487mg 36%
Folate 132µg 0µg 33%
Sodium 698mg 37mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.93mg 28%
Protein 11.9g 0g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.002mg 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Calcium 76mg 205mg 13%
Phosphorus 115mg 31mg 12%
Fats 6.6g 0.1g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.804mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.05g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 0.032g 8%
Iron 4.08mg 4.72mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.51g 0.018g 7%
Calories 407kcal 290kcal 6%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.29mg 5%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Net carbs 68.4g 74.73g N/A
Carbs 73.5g 74.73g 0%
Sugar 74.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crouton 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
35%
Crouton
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 661mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.492g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.