Molasses vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between molasses and bananas
- Molasses have more iron, manganese, magnesium, copper, potassium, selenium, vitamin B6, and calcium; however, bananas have more fiber and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for iron for molasses is 56% higher.
- Bananas have 41 times less calcium than molasses. Molasses have 205mg of calcium, while bananas have 5mg.
Food types used in this article are Molasses and Bananas, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +796.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +308.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1715.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +524.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +466.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1680% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +140.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3550% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +227.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +297.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +230% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +242.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46% |
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Monounsaturated fat
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1130.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +139.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +163.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.26mg | 56% |
| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.27mg | 55% |
| Magnesium | 242mg | 27mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.078mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 358mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 1µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.367mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 5mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 22.84g | 17% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 89kcal | 10% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 4.85g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.334mg | 9% |
| Folate | 0µg | 20µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.073mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.09g | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 37mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 0.665mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 9.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.