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Molasses vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Molasses and Arugula

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Arugula is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Arugula covers your daily need of Vitamin K 91% more than Molasses.
  • Molasses have 59 times more Selenium than Arugula. While Molasses have 17.8µg of Selenium, Arugula has only 0.3µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Molasses and Arugula, raw.

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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 Calcium +28.1%
Contains more Iron +223.3%
Contains more Magnesium +414.9%
Contains more Potassium +296.7%
Contains more Copper +540.8%
Contains more Manganese +376.6%
Contains more Selenium +5833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.7%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Zinc +62.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Calcium +28.1%
Contains more Iron +223.3%
Contains more Magnesium +414.9%
Contains more Potassium +296.7%
Contains more Copper +540.8%
Contains more Manganese +376.6%
Contains more Selenium +5833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.7%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Zinc +62.1%

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 B3 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +817.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.044
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +817.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4200%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.044

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1947.4%
Contains more Other +135.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +560%
Contains more Water +319.3%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Carbs +1947.4%
Contains more Other +135.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +560%
Contains more Water +319.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +538%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +538%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Arugula
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 Molasses Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 2.05g Molasses
Protein 0g 2.58g Arugula
Fats 0.1g 0.66g Arugula
Carbs 74.73g 3.65g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 25kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 2.05g Arugula
Fiber 0g 1.6g Arugula
Calcium 205mg 160mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 1.46mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 47mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 52mg Arugula
Potassium 1464mg 369mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 27mg Arugula
Zinc 0.29mg 0.47mg Arugula
Copper 0.487mg 0.076mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.321mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0.3µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0mg 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.044mg Arugula
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.086mg Arugula
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.305mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.437mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.073mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 97µg Arugula
Vitamin K 0µg 108.6µg Arugula
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.086g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.049g Arugula
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.319g Arugula

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Molasses Arugula
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
19%
Molasses
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
28%
Arugula

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 - 0.068g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula
Arugula 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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.