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French fries vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between French fries and Molasses

  • French fries have more Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Molasses have more Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 56% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 Phosphorus +303.2%
Contains more Zinc +72.4%
Contains more Calcium +1038.9%
Contains more Iron +482.7%
Contains more Magnesium +591.4%
Contains more Potassium +152.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Copper +292.7%
Contains more Manganese +519.4%
Contains more Selenium +1877.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +303.2%
Contains more Zinc +72.4%
Contains more Calcium +1038.9%
Contains more Iron +482.7%
Contains more Magnesium +591.4%
Contains more Potassium +152.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Copper +292.7%
Contains more Manganese +519.4%
Contains more Selenium +1877.8%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +223%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +14630%
Contains more Water +76.3%
Contains more Carbs +80.3%
Contains more Other +78.4%
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 +14630%
Contains more Water +76.3%
Contains more Carbs +80.3%
Contains more Other +78.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18553.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10696%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18553.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10696%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 3.43g 0g French fries
Fats 14.73g 0.1g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 312kcal 290kcal French fries
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 0.3g 74.72g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 0g French fries
Calcium 18mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.81mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 35mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 125mg 31mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 210mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.5mg 0.29mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.247mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0.9µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.041mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.002mg French fries
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.93mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 30µg 0µg French fries
Vitamin K 11.2µg 0µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Molasses
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.032g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.05g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.318g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French fries
French fries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.