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Corn raw vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between corn raw and molasses

  • Corn raw has more folate and vitamin B1, while molasses have more manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, and calcium.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for manganese is 59% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
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 more ZincZinc +58.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +554.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +442.2%
Contains more IronIron +807.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +801.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +838.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2866.7%

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
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 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +620.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 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 +1250%
Contains more WaterWater +247.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +299.6%
Contains more OtherOther +423.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 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 +1250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +874%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 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 +3203.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +247.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +559.3%
~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.
Corn raw 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Molasses DV% diff.
Manganese 0.163mg 1.53mg 59%
Iron 0.52mg 4.72mg 53%
Magnesium 37mg 242mg 49%
Copper 0.054mg 0.487mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.67mg 44%
Potassium 270mg 1464mg 35%
Selenium 0.6µg 17.8µg 31%
Calcium 2mg 205mg 20%
Carbs 18.7g 74.73g 19%
Fructose 1.94g 12.79g 14%
Folate 42µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.041mg 10%
Calories 86kcal 290kcal 10%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Phosphorus 89mg 31mg 8%
Protein 3.27g 0g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 0.93mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.002mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 0.05g 3%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 0.804mg 2%
Fats 1.35g 0.1g 2%
Choline 23mg 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 15mg 37mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.325g 0.018g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.432g 0.032g 1%
Net carbs 16.7g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 6.26g 74.72g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn raw Molasses
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Corn raw
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
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 - 0.307g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw 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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.