Fruit leather vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fruit leather and molasses?
- Fruit leather is higher in vitamin C, yet molasses are higher in manganese, magnesium, iron, potassium, copper, vitamin B6, selenium, and calcium.
- Fruit leather's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 62% more.
- Fruit leather has 11 times more sodium than molasses. While fruit leather has 403mg of sodium, molasses have only 37mg.
We used Snacks, fruit leather, pieces and Molasses types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1628.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1038.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +792.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +529.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +184.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +731.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +559.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +830% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1 g
Fats:
2.68 g
Carbs:
82.82 g
Water:
12.3 g
Other:
1.2 g
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 | +2580% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +175% |
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Carbs
~74.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.65 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.55 g
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 | +4525% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1000% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 56mg | 0mg | 62% |
| Manganese | 0.184mg | 1.53mg | 59% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 242mg | 54% |
| Iron | 0.75mg | 4.72mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 1464mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.487mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.67mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 17.8µg | 27% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 205mg | 19% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
| Sodium | 403mg | 37mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 18.2µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.804mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.002mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.93mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.48g | 0.032g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.56mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.68g | 0.1g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.55g | 0.05g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.65g | 0.018g | 3% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 290kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 82.82g | 74.73g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 0g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 82.82g | 74.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 57.58g | 74.72g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.9mg | 13.3mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
29%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.632g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit leather is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit leather is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit leather is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.