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Meatball vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Meatball and Molasses?

  • Meatball is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Molasses are richer in Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 75% higher.
  • Molasses contain less Sodium.

We used Meatballs, meatless and Molasses types in this comparison.

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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 +1009.7%
Contains more Zinc +520.7%
Contains more Copper +45%
Contains more Calcium +720%
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Potassium +713.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Selenium +2125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +1009.7%
Contains more Zinc +520.7%
Contains more Copper +45%
Contains more Calcium +720%
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Potassium +713.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Selenium +2125%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
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 B1 +2187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +235%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +8900%
Contains more Water +165.2%
Contains more Other +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +834.1%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +8900%
Contains more Water +165.2%
Contains more Other +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +834.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6737.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9232%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6737.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9232%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 21g 0g Meatball
Fats 9g 0.1g Meatball
Carbs 8g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 197kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 1.25g 74.72g Meatball
Fiber 4.6g 0g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 2.16mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 18mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 344mg 31mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 550mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 1.8mg 0.29mg Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.487mg Meatball
Manganese 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 0.8µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0mg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.041mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.002mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.93mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 78µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 0.032g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.05g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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
57%
Meatball
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.407g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.