Molasses vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are molasses and brown sugar different?
- Molasses are higher than brown sugar in manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, selenium, vitamin B5, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Molasses cover your daily need for manganese, 64% more than brown sugar.
- Molasses contain 27 times more magnesium than brown sugar. Molasses contain 242mg of magnesium, while brown sugar contains 9mg.
Molasses and Sugars, brown types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2588.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1000.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +564.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +936.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +866.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +675% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2290.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1383.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +745.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +509.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1534.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +478.3% |
| 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:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1532.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +633.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.3% |
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 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +783% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1052.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +221.6% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.064mg | 64% |
| Magnesium | 242mg | 9mg | 55% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.71mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.047mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.041mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 133mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 1.2µg | 30% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 1.11g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.132mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 83mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 98.09g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 380kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Sodium | 37mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Folate | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0g | 0% |
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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Molasses is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)