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Molasses vs. Gumdrop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Molasses and Gumdrop

  • The amount of Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3 in Molasses are higher than in Gumdrop.
  • Molasses covers your daily Manganese needs 66% more than Gumdrop.
  • Gumdrop has 293 times less Potassium than Molasses. Molasses have 1464mg of Potassium, while Gumdrop has 5mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces.

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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.
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Contains more Calcium +6733.3%
Contains more Iron +1080%
Contains more Magnesium +24100%
Contains more Phosphorus +3000%
Contains more Potassium +29180%
Contains less Sodium -15.9%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +3958.3%
Contains more Manganese +15200%
Contains more Selenium +2125%
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 1% 15% 1% 1% 1% 6% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Contains more Calcium +6733.3%
Contains more Iron +1080%
Contains more Magnesium +24100%
Contains more Phosphorus +3000%
Contains more Potassium +29180%
Contains less Sodium -15.9%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +3958.3%
Contains more Manganese +15200%
Contains more Selenium +2125%

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 B1 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 1% 1% 2% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2087%
Contains more Other +3200%
Contains more Carbs +32.3%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2087%
Contains more Other +3200%
Contains more Carbs +32.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Gumdrop Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 98.8g Gumdrop
Fats 0.1g 0g Molasses
Carbs 74.73g 98.9g Gumdrop
Calories 290kcal 396kcal Gumdrop
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 58.97g Gumdrop
Fiber 0g 0.1g Gumdrop
Calcium 205mg 3mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.4mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 1mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 1mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 5mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 44mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg 0.012mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.01mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0.8µg Molasses
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.006mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.013mg Gumdrop
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.01mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.012mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.005mg Molasses
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0g Gumdrop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Gumdrop
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
1%
Gumdrop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
3%
Gumdrop

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is cheaper?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.

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. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.