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Currant vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Currant and Molasses different?

  • Currant is richer in Vitamin C, and Fiber, while Molasses are higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Molasses covers your daily need of Manganese 58% more than Currant.

Currants, red and white, raw and Molasses types were 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 Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Calcium +521.2%
Contains more Iron +372%
Contains more Magnesium +1761.5%
Contains more Potassium +432.4%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Copper +355.1%
Contains more Manganese +722.6%
Contains more Selenium +2866.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Calcium +521.2%
Contains more Iron +372%
Contains more Magnesium +1761.5%
Contains more Potassium +432.4%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Contains more Copper +355.1%
Contains more Manganese +722.6%
Contains more Selenium +2866.7%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +830%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +857.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.041
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +830%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +857.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +283.9%
Contains more Carbs +441.5%
Contains more Other +407.7%
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 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 +100%
Contains more Water +283.9%
Contains more Carbs +441.5%
Contains more Other +407.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.018
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.018

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +4719.7%
Contains more Glucose +270.2%
Contains more Fructose +262.3%
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +4719.7%
Contains more Glucose +270.2%
Contains more Fructose +262.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 1.4g 0g Currant
Fats 0.2g 0.1g Currant
Carbs 13.8g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 56kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 3.53g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 7.37g 74.72g Currant
Fiber 4.3g 0g Currant
Calcium 33mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 1mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 13mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 44mg 31mg Currant
Potassium 275mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 1mg 37mg Currant
Zinc 0.23mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.107mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.186mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0.6µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Currant
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Currant
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0mg Currant
Vitamin C 41mg 0mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.002mg Currant
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 8µg 0µg Currant
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg Currant
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.018g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.05g Currant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Currant 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
18%
Currant
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.