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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 has 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.
Corn raw
Corn raw
3
:
7
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Phosphorus +187.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%
Contains more Calcium +10150%
Contains more Iron +807.7%
Contains more Magnesium +554.1%
Contains more Potassium +442.2%
Contains more Copper +801.9%
Contains more Manganese +838.7%
Contains more Selenium +2866.7%
Corn raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%
Contains more Calcium +10150%
Contains more Iron +807.7%
Contains more Magnesium +554.1%
Contains more Potassium +442.2%
Contains more Copper +801.9%
Contains more Manganese +838.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Corn raw
Corn raw
8
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +620.4%
Corn raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +620.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
3
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1250%
Contains more Water +247.7%
Contains more Carbs +299.6%
Contains more Other +423.8%
Corn raw
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 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 Fats +1250%
Contains more Water +247.7%
Contains more Carbs +299.6%
Contains more Other +423.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
2
:
1
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +874%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Corn raw
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +874%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
1
:
3
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3203.4%
Contains more Glucose +247.5%
Contains more Fructose +559.3%
Corn raw
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
Molasses
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3203.4%
Contains more Glucose +247.5%
Contains more Fructose +559.3%

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 Opinion
Net carbs 16.7g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 3.27g 0g Corn raw
Fats 1.35g 0.1g Corn raw
Carbs 18.7g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 86kcal 290kcal Molasses
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 6.26g 74.72g Corn raw
Fiber 2g 0g Corn raw
Calcium 2mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 0.52mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 37mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 89mg 31mg Corn raw
Potassium 270mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 15mg 37mg Corn raw
Zinc 0.46mg 0.29mg Corn raw
Copper 0.054mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.163mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0.6µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 187IU 0IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg Corn raw
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.041mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.002mg Corn raw
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 0.93mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 42µg 0µg Corn raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Corn raw
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn raw
Threonine 0.129mg Corn raw
Isoleucine 0.129mg Corn raw
Leucine 0.348mg Corn raw
Lysine 0.137mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.067mg Corn raw
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Corn raw
Valine 0.185mg Corn raw
Histidine 0.089mg Corn raw
Saturated Fat 0.325g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.432g 0.032g Corn raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 0.05g Corn raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn raw Molasses
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Corn raw
19%
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.