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Molasses vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Molasses and Béchamel sauce different?

  • Molasses are higher in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Béchamel sauce is richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Molasses is 65% higher.
  • Molasses contain 37 times more Copper than Béchamel sauce. While Molasses contain 0.487mg of Copper, Béchamel sauce contains only 0.013mg.
  • Molasses have less Sodium.

Molasses and Sauce, homemade, white, thin 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.
Contains more Calcium +62.7%
Contains more Iron +2147.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1513.3%
Contains more Potassium +798.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Copper +3646.2%
Contains more Manganese +6275%
Contains more Selenium +439.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 8% 11% 44% 15% 43% 12% 5% 4% 18%
Contains more Calcium +62.7%
Contains more Iron +2147.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1513.3%
Contains more Potassium +798.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.7%
Contains more Copper +3646.2%
Contains more Manganese +6275%
Contains more Selenium +439.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +225.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1534.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9100%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 4% 36% 3% 14% 43% 5% 21% 10% 7% 38% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1534.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9100%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +909.9%
Contains more Other +129.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +6630%
Contains more Water +268.8%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Carbs +909.9%
Contains more Other +129.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +6630%
Contains more Water +268.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8243.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3072%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.586 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8243.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3072%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Béchamel sauce
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Béchamel sauce Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 7.3g Molasses
Protein 0g 3.77g Béchamel sauce
Fats 0.1g 6.73g Béchamel sauce
Carbs 74.73g 7.4g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 105kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 4.78g Béchamel sauce
Fiber 0g 0.1g Béchamel sauce
Calcium 205mg 126mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.21mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 15mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 101mg Béchamel sauce
Potassium 1464mg 163mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 328mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.42mg Béchamel sauce
Copper 0.487mg 0.013mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.024mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 3.3µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 262IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 73µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Béchamel sauce
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.055mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.184mg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.261mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.339mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.041mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 9µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Béchamel sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg Béchamel sauce
Tryptophan 0.046mg Béchamel sauce
Threonine 0.147mg Béchamel sauce
Isoleucine 0.198mg Béchamel sauce
Leucine 0.32mg Béchamel sauce
Lysine 0.259mg Béchamel sauce
Methionine 0.082mg Béchamel sauce
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Béchamel sauce
Valine 0.219mg Béchamel sauce
Histidine 0.089mg Béchamel sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 2.152g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 2.67g Béchamel sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.586g Béchamel sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Béchamel sauce
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
16%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.134g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is relatively richer in vitamins

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

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.