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Minestrone vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between minestrone and molasses

  • Minestrone has more vitamin A; however, molasses have more manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, calcium, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for molasses is 60% higher.
  • Molasses are lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +7966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1364.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1026.2%
Contains more IronIron +1142.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +854.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +906.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.29mg

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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +474.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1534.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 +940%
Contains more WaterWater +317.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1503.6%
Contains more OtherOther +175%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 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 +806.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +820%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Molasses DV% diff.
Manganese 0.152mg 1.53mg 60%
Magnesium 3mg 242mg 57%
Iron 0.38mg 4.72mg 54%
Copper 0.051mg 0.487mg 48%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.67mg 48%
Potassium 130mg 1464mg 39%
Selenium 17.8µg 32%
Carbs 4.66g 74.73g 23%
Calcium 14mg 205mg 19%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.804mg 13%
Calories 34kcal 290kcal 13%
Sodium 254mg 37mg 9%
Vitamin A 49µg 0µg 5%
Protein 1.77g 0g 4%
Folate 15µg 0µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.05g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.93mg 3%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.041mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.23g 0.018g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.002mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Fats 1.04g 0.1g 1%
Phosphorus 23mg 31mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 0.032g 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 74.73g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 74.72g N/A
Zinc 0.31mg 0.29mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.076mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Minestrone 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
5%
Minestrone
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.