Molasses vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between molasses and candy bar
- Molasses have more iron, magnesium, potassium, and selenium, while candy bar has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and vitamin E.
- Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11718% higher.
- Candy bar contains 5 times less iron than molasses. Molasses contain 4.72mg of iron, while candy bar contains 0.97mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Molasses and Candies, peanut bar.
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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 | +120% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +162.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +259.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +386.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +278.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1258.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +893.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +751.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22735.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +121.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1266.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33600% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52153.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21200% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 153mg | 11718% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 10.65g | 71% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 33.7g | 52% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.97mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 7.922mg | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 16.721g | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 308mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 3.94mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.774mg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 242mg | 110mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 407mg | 31% |
| Protein | 0g | 15.5g | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 4.1mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 4.7µg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 4.678g | 21% |
| Folate | 0µg | 75µg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.1g | 16% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
| Calcium | 205mg | 78mg | 13% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 522kcal | 12% |
| Manganese | 1.53mg | 1.243mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.14mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 47.4g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 156mg | 5% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 29.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.83mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 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%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.66g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.