Molasses vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between molasses and beetroot
- Molasses have more manganese, magnesium, iron, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, selenium, calcium, and vitamin B5; however, beetroot has more folate.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for molasses is 52% higher.
- Beetroot has 25 times less selenium than molasses. Molasses have 17.8µg of selenium, while beetroot has 0.7µg.
Food types used in this article are Molasses and Beets, 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 | +952.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1181.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +350.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +490% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +549.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +365% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2442.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29% |
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 | +178.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +418.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +121.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +681.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +205.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +300.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.032g
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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Magnesium | 242mg | 23mg | 52% |
| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.329mg | 52% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.8mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.075mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.067mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 325mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 0.7µg | 31% |
| Folate | 0µg | 109µg | 27% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 9.56g | 22% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 16mg | 19% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.155mg | 13% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 43kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 0.334mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.61g | 3% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 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 contains less Sodium?
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.