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Molasses vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Molasses and Baked beans different?

  • Molasses are higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Potassium, Selenium, and Calcium, however, Baked beans are richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Molasses is 55% higher.
  • Molasses contain 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Baked beans. While Molasses contain 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, Baked beans contain only 0.09mg.
  • Molasses have less Sodium.

Molasses and Beans, baked, home prepared are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Molasses
Molasses
8
:
2
Baked beans
Baked beans
Contains more Calcium +236.1%
Contains more Iron +137.2%
Contains more Magnesium +462.8%
Contains more Potassium +308.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Copper +206.3%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +212.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.6%
Contains more Zinc +151.7%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Baked beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 75% 31% 47% 32% 56% 20% 53% 34% 32%
Contains more Calcium +236.1%
Contains more Iron +137.2%
Contains more Magnesium +462.8%
Contains more Potassium +308.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Copper +206.3%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Contains more Selenium +212.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.6%
Contains more Zinc +151.7%

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.
Molasses
Molasses
5
:
4
Baked beans
Baked beans
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +418.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2350%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Molasses
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%
Baked beans
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% 4% 34% 12% 8% 10% 21% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +418.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2350%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Molasses
Molasses
2
:
3
Baked beans
Baked beans
Contains more Carbs +245.5%
Contains more Other +31.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +5050%
Contains more Water +198%
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Baked beans
6% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 g
Contains more Carbs +245.5%
Contains more Other +31.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +5050%
Contains more Water +198%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Molasses
Molasses
1
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2
Baked beans
Baked beans
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6565.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1380%
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Baked beans
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.74 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6565.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1380%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Baked beans Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 16.13g Molasses
Protein 0g 5.54g Baked beans
Fats 0.1g 5.15g Baked beans
Carbs 74.73g 21.63g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 155kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Baked beans
Fiber 0g 5.5g Baked beans
Calcium 205mg 61mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 1.99mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 43mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 109mg Baked beans
Potassium 1464mg 358mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 422mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.73mg Baked beans
Copper 0.487mg 0.159mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.255mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 5.7µg Molasses
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Baked beans
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.136mg Baked beans
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.049mg Baked beans
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.408mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.155mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.09mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 48µg Baked beans
Tryptophan 0.067mg Baked beans
Threonine 0.228mg Baked beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg Baked beans
Leucine 0.428mg Baked beans
Lysine 0.379mg Baked beans
Methionine 0.086mg Baked beans
Phenylalanine 0.287mg Baked beans
Valine 0.282mg Baked beans
Histidine 0.153mg Baked beans
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 1.948g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 2.133g Baked beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.74g Baked beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Baked beans
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
10%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Baked beans
Baked beans is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.

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. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/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.