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Jackfruit vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jackfruit and molasses different?

  • Jackfruit is richer in vitamin C and fiber, while molasses are higher in manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, calcium, and vitamin B5.
  • Molasses cover your daily need for manganese, 65% more than jackfruit.

Jackfruit, raw and Molasses types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 7.2% 40% 8.6% 25% 3.5% 9% 0.26% 5.6% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +734.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +754.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +226.8%
Contains more IronIron +1952.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +540.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3458.1%

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 46% 1.7% 6.8% 0% 26% 13% 17% 14% 76% 0% 0% 18% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2650%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.93mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 1.72 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 0.93 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 +540%
Contains more WaterWater +235.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221.4%
Contains more OtherOther +254.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 35% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.195 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.094 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 +384.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 46% 45%
Starch: 1.47 g
Sucrose: 0.42 g
Glucose: 9.48 g
Fructose: 9.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6900%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +25.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +39.2%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jackfruit Molasses DV% diff.
Manganese 0.043mg 1.53mg 65%
Iron 0.23mg 4.72mg 56%
Magnesium 29mg 242mg 51%
Copper 0.076mg 0.487mg 46%
Selenium 17.8µg 32%
Potassium 448mg 1464mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.67mg 26%
Calcium 24mg 205mg 18%
Carbs 23.25g 74.73g 17%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 0mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.235mg 0.804mg 11%
Calories 95kcal 290kcal 10%
Folate 24µg 0µg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Fructose 9.19g 12.79g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.041mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.002mg 4%
Protein 1.72g 0g 3%
Sodium 2mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Fats 0.64g 0.1g 1%
Phosphorus 21mg 31mg 1%
Starch 1.47g 1%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.29mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.195g 0.018g 1%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 21.75g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 19.08g 74.72g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.93mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.094g 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.034mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0%
Leucine 0.103mg 0%
Lysine 0.069mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.034mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.079g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jackfruit 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
17%
Jackfruit
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Jackfruit
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.177g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.

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. Jackfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174687/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.