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Ice cream vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ice cream and Molasses different?

  • Ice cream is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Molasses are richer in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Molasses is 66% higher.
  • Molasses have less Saturated Fat.

Ice creams, vanilla and Molasses are the varieties used 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 Phosphorus +238.7%
Contains more Zinc +137.9%
Contains more Calcium +60.2%
Contains more Iron +5144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1628.6%
Contains more Potassium +635.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Copper +2017.4%
Contains more Manganese +19025%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.7%
Contains more Zinc +137.9%
Contains more Calcium +60.2%
Contains more Iron +5144.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1628.6%
Contains more Potassium +635.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Copper +2017.4%
Contains more Manganese +19025%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +701.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1295.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.041
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 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% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +701.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1295.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +10900%
Contains more Water +178.9%
Contains more Carbs +216.7%
Contains more Other +266.7%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 +10900%
Contains more Water +178.9%
Contains more Carbs +216.7%
Contains more Other +266.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9178.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +804%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9178.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +804%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ice cream Molasses
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 3.5g 0g Ice cream
Fats 11g 0.1g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 207kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 21.22g 74.72g Ice cream
Fiber 0.7g 0g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.09mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 14mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 105mg 31mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 80mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 0.69mg 0.29mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.008mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 1.8µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 421IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.041mg
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.002mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 5µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.018g Molasses
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.032g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.05g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.772g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.