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Sardine vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sardine and Molasses

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin D, however, Molasses has more Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
Contains more Calcium +86.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1480.6%
Contains more Zinc +351.7%
Contains more Selenium +196.1%
Contains more Iron +61.6%
Contains more Magnesium +520.5%
Contains more Potassium +268.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Copper +161.8%
Contains more Manganese +1316.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Calcium +86.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1480.6%
Contains more Zinc +351.7%
Contains more Selenium +196.1%
Contains more Iron +61.6%
Contains more Magnesium +520.5%
Contains more Potassium +268.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Copper +161.8%
Contains more Manganese +1316.7%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +301.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +464%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +301.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +11350%
Contains more Water +172.6%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +11350%
Contains more Water +172.6%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11990.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10196%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11990.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10196%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Sardine Molasses
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 0g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 24.62g 0g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.1g Sardine
Carbs 0g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 208kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 0g 74.72g Sardine
Calcium 382mg 205mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 39mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 490mg 31mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 307mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 1.31mg 0.29mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.108mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 52.7µg 17.8µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.041mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.002mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.93mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 10µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.018g Molasses
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.032g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.05g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.51g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.