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Fast food vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fast food and Molasses

  • Fast food has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Molasses has more Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Magnesium is 51% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Molasses are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
3
:
7
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Phosphorus +332.3%
Contains more Zinc +769%
Contains more Selenium +14%
Contains more Calcium +230.6%
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +796.3%
Contains more Potassium +643.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Copper +302.5%
Contains more Manganese +328.6%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +332.3%
Contains more Zinc +769%
Contains more Selenium +14%
Contains more Calcium +230.6%
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Magnesium +796.3%
Contains more Potassium +643.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Copper +302.5%
Contains more Manganese +328.6%

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.
Fast food
Fast food
9
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +673.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +504%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +673.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +504%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +216%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
3
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +11910%
Contains more Water +75.8%
Contains more Carbs +137.2%
Contains more Other +117.1%
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +11910%
Contains more Water +75.8%
Contains more Carbs +137.2%
Contains more Other +117.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
2
:
1
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15009.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3260%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15009.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3260%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
2
:
3
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +481.5%
Contains more Fructose +463.4%
Fast food
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Molasses
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +481.5%
Contains more Fructose +463.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 16.52g 0g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 0.1g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 297kcal 290kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 4.88g 74.72g Fast food
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 3.06mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 27mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 134mg 31mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 331mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 2.52mg 0.29mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.357mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 20.3µg 17.8µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.041mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.002mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.93mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 80µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Molasses
Trans Fat 0.514g Molasses
Saturated Fat 4.493g 0.018g Molasses
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.032g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.05g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.475g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.