Molasses vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between molasses and barbecue sauce
- Barbecue sauce contains less manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, calcium, and vitamin B5 than molasses.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for molasses is 61% higher.
- Barbecue sauce has 19 times less magnesium than molasses. Molasses have 242mg of magnesium, while barbecue sauce has 13mg.
- Molasses are lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Molasses and Sauce, barbecue.
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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 | +1761.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +521.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +531% |
| Contains more IronIron | +637.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +576.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1114.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1269.2% |
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 | +78.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +390.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +793.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
40.77 g
Water:
54.71 g
Other:
3.07 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +530% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +150.2% |
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Other
~3.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.101 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +156.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
29.4 g
Glucose:
11.92 g
Fructose:
12.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
2.68 g
Glucose:
16.39 g
Fructose:
14.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +997% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +37.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +10.8% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
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Galactose
~0g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.126mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 242mg | 13mg | 55% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.64mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.072mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.075mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 1027mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 232mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 1.3µg | 30% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 33mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.164mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 40.77g | 11% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 172kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 14.17g | 2% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.82g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 0.597mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 7.1mg | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.63g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 39.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 33.24g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.101g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.08g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 990mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.