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Fruit preserves vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fruit preserves and Molasses

  • Fruit preserves have more Vitamin C, while Molasses have more Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Manganese is 65% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Jams and preserves 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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
1
:
9
Molasses
Molasses
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Calcium +925%
Contains more Iron +863.3%
Contains more Magnesium +5950%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +1801.3%
Contains more Zinc +383.3%
Contains more Copper +387%
Contains more Manganese +3725%
Contains more Selenium +790%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Calcium +925%
Contains more Iron +863.3%
Contains more Magnesium +5950%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.2%
Contains more Potassium +1801.3%
Contains more Zinc +383.3%
Contains more Copper +387%
Contains more Manganese +3725%
Contains more Selenium +790%

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.
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
4
:
4
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3700%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3920%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3250%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Molasses
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 B2 +3700%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3920%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
2
:
3
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Other +1334.8%
Equal in Carbs - 74.73
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Molasses
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 Water +39.3%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Other +1334.8%
Equal in Carbs - 74.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
2
:
1
Molasses
Molasses
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruit preserves Molasses
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Fruit preserves Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 67.76g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 0.37g 0g Fruit preserves
Fats 0.07g 0.1g Molasses
Carbs 68.86g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 278kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 48.5g 74.72g Fruit preserves
Fiber 1.1g 0g Fruit preserves
Calcium 20mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.49mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 4mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 19mg 31mg Molasses
Potassium 77mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 32mg 37mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.06mg 0.29mg Molasses
Copper 0.1mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.04mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 2µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.002mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 11µg 0µg Fruit preserves
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.018g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 0.032g Fruit preserves
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves 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
6%
Fruit preserves
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves 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.

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.