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Mackerel vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mackerel and molasses

  • Mackerel has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while molasses have more manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 792% higher.
  • Molasses contain 206 times less vitamin B2 than mackerel. Mackerel contains 0.412mg of vitamin B2, while molasses contain 0.002mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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 +224.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +796.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +189.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +149.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +265.1%
Contains more IronIron +200.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +418.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7550%

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +287.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +636.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +17710%
Contains more WaterWater +143.6%
Contains more OtherOther +53.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 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 +21793.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8500%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Molasses DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg 792%
Manganese 0.02mg 1.53mg 66%
Selenium 51.6µg 17.8µg 61%
Protein 23.85g 0g 48%
Copper 0.094mg 0.487mg 44%
Iron 1.57mg 4.72mg 39%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.93mg 37%
Magnesium 97mg 242mg 35%
Phosphorus 278mg 31mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.002mg 32%
Potassium 401mg 1464mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.05g 28%
Fats 17.81g 0.1g 27%
Carbs 0g 74.73g 25%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.176g 0.018g 19%
Calcium 15mg 205mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 0.032g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.67mg 16%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.041mg 10%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.29mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.804mg 4%
Sodium 83mg 37mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Calories 262kcal 290kcal 1%
Folate 2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 74.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
217%
Mackerel
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.158g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.