Molasses vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between molasses and carambola
- Molasses have more manganese, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, selenium, and calcium; however, carambola has more vitamin C and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for molasses is 65% higher.
- Carambola has 68 times less calcium than molasses. Molasses have 205mg of calcium, while carambola has 3mg.
Food types used in this article are Molasses and Carambola, (starfruit), raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +2320% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1000.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +255.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4035.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2866.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
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 | +192.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3841.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1010.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +534.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +230% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +317.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +268% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.019g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.03g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 1.53mg | 0.037mg | 65% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.08mg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 242mg | 10mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.017mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.487mg | 0.137mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1464mg | 133mg | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 34.4mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 17.8µg | 0.6µg | 31% |
| Carbs | 74.73g | 6.73g | 23% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 3mg | 20% |
| Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
| Calories | 290kcal | 31kcal | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 0.391mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 0.367mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 31mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 1.04g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.014mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.3mg | 7.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.184g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 74.73g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 74.72g | 3.98g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carambola is lower in Sugar (difference - 70.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carambola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.